In addition, potatoes are also rich in vitamin C, which is higher than common fruits such as apples, pears and peaches. Different varieties of potatoes have different vitamin C contents. Some varieties of potatoes can be compared with citrus fruits and even kiwifruit, which is a good source of vitamin C.
Potatoes replace some staple foods and have certain nutritional advantages. Potatoes replace some staple foods and have certain nutritional advantages, but compared with ordinary vegetables, there are still some shortcomings. Potatoes are light-colored vegetables, which contain less calcium, folic acid, vitamin K, carotenoids and antioxidants than dark vegetables, so they are inferior in preventing cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
Potatoes are nutritious and anti-aging foods. It is rich in B vitamins such as vitamin B 1, B2, B6, pantothenic acid, and a lot of high-quality cellulose, as well as trace elements, amino acids, protein, fat and high-quality starch. People who often eat potatoes are healthy and grow old.
Potatoes are loved by people because of their long storage time and storage resistance. Potatoes are loved by people because of their long storage time and storage resistance. Because they contain a lot of indigestible starch, they must be cooked, and the starch will be converted into sugar after cooking. There are many ways to cook potatoes, such as steaming, boiling, baking, frying, frying, or grinding them into mud. It can also be used to make soup or stew with meat, poultry and various vegetables.
Potatoes are also rich in dietary fiber. After eating potatoes, staying in the intestines for a long time can increase satiety, promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and promote the discharge of toxic waste. Potatoes are also very rich in potassium, which is a typical food with high potassium and low sodium. Its potassium content is almost the highest among vegetables. Potassium can balance acid and alkali, regulate cell osmotic pressure and lower blood pressure, so potatoes are very suitable for patients with edematous obesity and hypertension.
Potatoes can supply a large amount of mucin with special protective effect on human body. It can promote the lubrication of digestive tract, respiratory tract, joint cavity and serous cavity, prevent the fat deposition of cardiovascular system, maintain the elasticity of blood vessels, and help prevent atherosclerosis. Potato is also an alkaline vegetable, which is beneficial to the acid-base balance in the body and neutralizes the acidic substances produced after metabolism in the body, so it has certain beauty and anti-aging effects.
Potatoes are rich in vitamins, calcium, potassium and other trace elements, easy to digest and absorb, and rich in nutrition. In Europe and America, especially in North America, potatoes have long been the second staple food. Potatoes contain potassium, which can replace sodium in the body and excrete sodium, which is beneficial to the rehabilitation of patients with hypertension and nephritis edema.
Resistant starch in potatoes is not easy to absorb, and resistant starch in potatoes with strong satiety is not easy to absorb, so people are not easy to get hungry. Moreover, potatoes contain almost no fat. Generally speaking, compared with other staple foods, potatoes contain less calories and are more conducive to weight loss and weight control. People often compare potatoes and rice together. In terms of nutritional value, potatoes are a better choice than rice.
Because rice is mostly polished rice, dietary fiber, minerals and vitamins are lost in the production process, so most of it is starch, which can provide us with carbohydrates, but the sugar rises faster, which is not conducive to maintaining blood sugar; Potatoes have better nutrition, less starch content and slow sugar rise. So overall, the nutritional value is still relatively high.