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August 08, 2022
Do not peel the potatoes. It contains a large part of the useful substances of potatoes ...
Potatoes are the latest superfood, according to experts in nutrition and nutrition.
Two servings of potatoes a day can lower blood pressure, a study shows. In addition, there is no risk of weight gain.
Potatoes are believed to have a saturating effect . Baked or cooked, prepared without butter, oil or ketchup, are most beneficial to the body, scientists say.
In the study, 18 men and women consumed a serving of 6-8 small fresh potatoes for lunch and dinner as part of the daily menu.
Most of the participants are overweight or obese and use pills to lower blood pressure.
After following this diet for a monthit was found that the blood pressure levels of the volunteers dropped significantly.
In addition, no weight gain was observed in any of the participants.
Experts recommend not white crust of potatoes. It is due to the substances in it that a large part of the health benefits of the product for lowering blood pressure is due.
Previous research has shown that potatoes contain phyto, or plant, chemicals similar to those found in blood pressure medications .
Another interesting effect of potatoes is the diuretic . It is due to the content of potassium, which actually makes this food an integral part of the menu for heart and kidney disease.
Potato juice soothes heartburn , nausea, vomiting and chronic headaches.. To be effective, however, you should drink half a glass of juice 3 times a day - in the morning on an empty stomach, half an hour before noon and an hour before bedtime in the evening for 2 weeks.
After a break of 6 days, the course is repeated, but with twice less. Boiled potato broth or clear soup also helps.
When preparing potatoes, regardless of the purpose, it should be borne in mind that the vitamins contained in them are water-soluble. To preserve as much as possible, it is good to boil in a small amount of water .
Vitamin C is retained two times in boiling steam than in water, and when the heat treatment is bark.