Potato, commonly referred to as potato in the north, is named after its resemblance to a horse bell. It is also known as yam egg, potato, potato seed, etc.

It is a regular at our dining table, but its status is not ordinary.
"The Good Medicine for Treating Diseases" Little Potato
Supplementing protein
The protein in potatoes contains 18 essential amino acids for the human body, and its content and proportion of 8 essential amino acids meet the needs of the human body, making it an excellent source of high-quality protein.
Complementary dimension C
Potato tubers are rich in vitamins, and adults can satisfy their body's need for vitamin C by eating a medium-sized potato every day.
In addition, its vitamin B1 content is also the highest among regular vegetables.
Complementary elements
Potato tubers contain various minerals, with 8 milligrams of calcium, 0.8 milligrams of iron, 40 milligrams of phosphorus, and elements such as zinc, copper, selenium, potassium, and magnesium per 100 grams of potatoes. In addition, it is also a good source for humans to obtain copper and potassium.
Tonifying deficiency
From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, potatoes are a very good food for nourishing qi.
In the Shennong Materia Medica Classic, potatoes are classified as top-grade and are said to have the effects of tonifying deficiency and weakness, eliminating evil energy, tonifying the middle and benefiting qi, and growing muscles. After long-term consumption, they can be seen and heard clearly, lighten the body without hunger, and prolong life.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes that potatoes have a smooth and sweet nature, and have the effects of invigorating the spleen and qi, regulating the stomach, reducing weight and fat, etc. They can assist in the treatment of indigestion, habitual constipation, fatigue, chronic stomach pain, joint pain, skin eczema, etc.
Among them, potatoes have the most prominent effect in nourishing the spleen. For people with symptoms of qi deficiency, such as lack of qi and laziness, fatigue and fatigue, sweating profusely when moving, palpitations, dizziness, and pale complexion, they have good conditioning effects and can also enhance physical fitness and prevent diseases.
Protecting blood vessels
Among the proteins contained in potatoes, a considerable part belongs to mucoid proteins, which can prevent fat deposition in the cardiovascular system, maintain the elasticity of arteries, prevent atherosclerosis, reduce subcutaneous fat, and avoid obesity.
In addition, potatoes are a very good high potassium and low sodium food, suitable for hypertensive patients to eat. They not only have a protective effect on cerebral blood vessels, but also reduce the risk of stroke.
Protecting liver and kidney
The nutrients in potatoes can prevent the atrophy of connective tissue in the liver and kidneys, as well as maintain the smoothness of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Some scientists believe that eating more potatoes can also prevent cancer.
Potato formula verification
Stomach pain
Wash an appropriate amount of potatoes, slice them and blanch them in boiling water. Add a small amount of ginger juice and white sugar, and eat them with porridge daily.
Nausea and nausea
100g of potatoes and 10g of ginger, wash separately, chop into small pieces, add an orange, peel and pit, grind juice with gauze, take 1 tablespoon before meals
Chronic constipation
Mash potatoes in moderation to extract juice, take 150ml each morning and before lunch.
Gastric and duodenal ulcers
Mash the fresh potatoes, add an appropriate amount of cold water to squeeze the juice, take 200-300 milliliters daily in the morning and evening, and take continuously for a month.
Inertial constipation
Cut 1000 grams of fresh potatoes into thin shreds, grind the juice, concentrate them into a sticky paste, double the amount of honey, add it to the heat and fry again. When it looks like honey, collect the cream and put it in a cold bottle, 1 spoonful in the morning and 1 spoonful in the evening each day.
eczema
Mature, fresh, and plump potatoes in moderation, washed and peeled, mashed as mud, applied to the affected area, wrapped with gauze, and changed every 2 hours.
mumps
1 potato, grind the juice with vinegar, apply to the affected area, dry before applying continuously.
"The staple food" is potatoes
Potatoes have high nutritional value and are often hailed as the "second bread" of humanity, and are also known as the "underground apple".
Nutritionists believe that potatoes have higher nutritional value than grains and legumes, and can provide comprehensive nutrition to the human body.
Moreover, potatoes have a strong satiety and lower fat and calories compared to rice, satisfying the desire of weight loss enthusiasts to eat full and not gain weight.
It is understood that in the famous longevity towns of the former Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Ecuador and other countries, people's staple food is potatoes.
Therefore, we can use potatoes as our staple food, which is a very good choice.
As early as 2015, the Ministry of Agriculture of China proposed using potatoes as the main substitute for agricultural structural adjustment, making them the fourth largest staple food after rice, wheat, and corn.
The Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Residents (2016) recommend that adults consume 250-400 grams of grains and potatoes per person per day, including 50-100 grams of potatoes.
If you eat dishes made with potatoes, you should reduce your rice intake accordingly.
Potato delicacies on the dining table
Yogurt, nuts, and mashed potatoes
Ingredients: potatoes, yogurt, nuts.
Method: After steaming the potatoes, press them into a paste and let them cool. Add an appropriate amount of yogurt and nuts according to personal taste, such as walnuts, cashews, and peanuts.
Braised beef with potatoes
Ingredients: Potatoes, beef, scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, pepper and other seasonings.
Method: Cut beef into small pieces, potatoes into large pieces, add oil to the pot, add chopped scallions, ginger, and garlic to stir fry until fragrant. Stir fry the beef for a while, add soup or water, soy sauce, cooking wine, salt, sugar, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer slowly for 30 minutes. Then add potatoes and simmer for another 15 minutes. Bring to high heat and let the soup almost dry. Add a little water and starch to thicken and remove from the pot.
Potato consumption precautions
Food has two sides, and scientific eating methods are very important, and eating potatoes is no exception.
Eating potatoes should pay attention to the ways and methods of consumption. Generally speaking, cold mixing, steaming, boiling and other methods can better utilize the nutritional value of potatoes.
Deep frying is the least recommended potato method because it not only greatly increases calorie intake but also easily produces harmful substances such as acrylamide.
Additionally, it should be noted that when selecting potatoes, it is advisable to choose smooth, round, evenly colored, and green free fresh potatoes. Do not consume potatoes with sprouts, dark gray flesh, or black spots that are frostbitten or spoiled, in order to avoid poisoning.
Potato tubers have high moisture content and are prone to decay. After purchase, they should be stored in a cool and ventilated place at around 5 ℃.
High temperature can cause germination or decay, low temperature is prone to frostbite, high humidity and poor ventilation are prone to mold and decay.