Chemical composition and juice from potatoes
The table shows the average content of nutrients, elements, vitamins, and other nutritional parameters present in potato juice. This root vegetable also contains vitamin K (1 mcg/100 mg).
Nutritional value | Minerals | Vitamins | |||
Substance | Qty (g/100g) | Mineral | Quantity (mg/100 g) | Vitamin | Quantity (mg/100 g) |
Water | 90 | Sodium | 7 | C | 11-21 |
Protein | 2,1 | Potassium | 360 | D | — |
Fats | 0,2 | Calcium | 6 | E | Footprints |
Carbohydrates | 0,6 | Magnesium | 14 | B6 | 0,31 |
Starch | 16,6 | Phosphorus | 37 | B12 | Footprints |
Cellulose | 1,3 | Iron | 0,4 | Carotene | Footprints |
Fatty acid | 0,1 | Copper | 0,08 | Thiamine | 0,21 |
Cholesterol | 0 | Zinc | 0,4 | Riboflavin | 0,02 |
Energy (kJ/100 g) | 318 | Manganese | 0,1 | Niacin | 0,6 |
Potato juice is rich in nutritious starches. It contains more vitamin C than apples and pears (up to 45% of the recommended daily dose; the largest amount is in the juice from a young root vegetable). In addition to minerals and trace elements, other plant substances provide benefits
Important! The significant amount of manganese makes potatoes a vegetable that supports bone health.
B vitamins, particularly B6, are important for red blood cell production, with a single vegetable drink accounting for about 30% of the recommended daily dose of B6.
Juicing one potato will provide the body with approximately 10% of the recommended daily dose of potassium. None of the commonly eaten vegetables and fruits contains more of this substance. Potassium is important for maintaining normal blood pressure, it helps lower cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of cancer.
Most of these substances, along with phosphorus and zinc, also present in potatoes , in combination with amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids will ensure proper functioning of the brain.
Vitamin C and potassium counteract inflammation both inside and outside the body.
A little history
Potatoes as a product entered the culture 14 thousand years ago. The vegetable came to Europe in 1565, and to Russia in 1698. Potatoes were introduced into Russia by force, even to the point of riots. At first, people were poisoned by inedible balabolkas by eating them. Peasants learned to use the tubers only at the end of the 18th century.
Video about treatment with potato juice
Properties of potato juice for the body
Potatoes are a plant whose tubers are present on most people's plates. This is an undemanding crop, which explains its popularity. The vegetable contains a number of important nutrients, most of which are destroyed during heat treatment. Therefore, it is more beneficial to consume raw potatoes, in particular, to drink juice from them.
Due to the content of a number of components important for the body, this drink is very healthy . Let's look at some of its advantages in more detail.
Prevention of aging
Studies have shown that potato juice moisturizes the skin and delivers antioxidants to its surface. This helps reduce wrinkles, age spots, while protecting against inflammation and skin infections.
Increased Energy Levels
The vegetable drink is an excellent energy stimulant because... The natural sugars in it provide an easy form of energy. In addition, potato juice contains large amounts of thiamine, which improves the body's ability to break down carbohydrates into usable energy.
Improving Heart Health
One glass of potato juice contains a significant amount of potassium. Therefore, starting the day with a glass of natural drink reduces tension in the cardiovascular system by relaxing blood vessels, lowering blood pressure. This, in turn, reduces the risk of heart attack, atherosclerosis, and stroke.
Boosting immunity
Rich in vitamin C, vegetable juice boosts immunity by stimulating the production of white blood cells. Other antioxidants and immunostimulants protect against chronic diseases and reduce oxidative stress.
Accelerate wound healing
Fresh potatoes are rich in vitamin C, which stimulates collagen production, accelerates wound healing, and relieves muscle pain.
Improved blood circulation
Niacin is a B vitamin found in large quantities in potato juice. It stimulates blood circulation, improves oxygenation in various parts of the body, and supplies nutrients necessary for recovery and normal body function.
Improved hormone production
Regular consumption of potato juice helps improve the levels of important sex and stress hormones.
Removing toxins from the liver and gallbladder
The active components of the vegetable drink support detoxification of the liver and gallbladder - the 2 main cleansing centers in the body. This helps to improve the general condition of the body and human well-being.
Important! To enhance the effect and improve the taste, you can dilute potato juice with other (for example, carrot) and herbs (nettle, sage).
Benefits for the stomach
Potatoes are ideal for soothing the digestive tract, treating digestive disorders and excess acid in the body. It supports the elimination of irritable bowel syndrome.
Vegetable juice has antacid properties and has a slightly alkaline pH. It provides balanced acidity in the intestines, prevents, supports the treatment of stomach , helps to form a protective layer on the gastric mucosa to relieve pain, discomfort typical of this disease.
Potatoes supply the body with a number of minerals and trace elements that are absorbed through the intestinal wall. Consequently, the juice from it has a regenerating effect on the gastrointestinal tract.
Thanks to its ability to bind excess acids, the drink copes with increased stomach acidity. This relieves unpleasant heartburn, belching, and flatulence.
Signs of erosive gastritis
Before starting treatment with folk remedies for erosive antral gastritis, it is worth clarifying its symptoms. This will allow a more accurate diagnosis of the disease. The symptoms of this type of disease largely coincide with the symptoms of ordinary gastritis. The exception in this case is gastric bleeding, as well as the persistent and pronounced nature of other symptoms. Symptoms of erosive gastritis depend on the characteristics of the course of the disease and its accompanying pathologies:
- pain that appears or worsens after eating or on an empty stomach;
- dyspeptic disorders, which include sour or rotten belching, dryness and bitterness in the mouth, stool disorders, heaviness in the stomach;
- pain varying in intensity, concentrated in the upper abdomen;
- heartburn.
The latter symptom most often accompanies erosive chronic gastritis, in which there is impaired gastric motility. Most often, heartburn indicates a disease with high acidity.
Harm and contraindications
Despite these health benefits, potato juice can have a number of negative side effects and cause harm to the body (cause gastrointestinal disorders, increased blood sugar levels). But these complications usually occur in people who prepare it incorrectly or consume it in too large quantities.
Diabetes
Potato juice contains large amounts of natural sugars, which can be dangerous for people with blood sugar problems (eg diabetics). take juice in moderation, but patients with diabetes require special caution precisely because of the presence of glucose in its composition.
Stomach problems
The key is to make potato juice from the right vegetable. This means there are no stains or holes on it. Fresh green shoots contain certain toxins that can cause diarrhea, stomach upset, and discomfort. Therefore, when preparing juice, you should use potatoes of the best, organic quality.
Although the raw root vegetable is healthy, do not drink juice drinks made from it too often. Frequent consumption increases the risk of bacterial diseases and digestive problems. This is due to the fact that the human body is not accustomed to raw potatoes.
Solanin
Potatoes contain the highly toxic alkaloid solanine. It is present in flowers and fruits (ripens in the above-ground part of the plant, so there is no risk of intoxication when consuming a healthy tuber). Solanine is a toxic nerve poison whose action occurs in the cerebellum. In case of solanine poisoning, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting occur. Pregnant women are at highest risk.
But don't worry. “According to hygiene standards, the maximum permissible concentration [of solanine] in ware potatoes is 200 mg/kg tubers. The usual concentration of solanine in potatoes is about 20-150 mg/kg tubers, since only low-containing varieties are grown. The concentration of solanine increases with prolonged storage. Therefore, eliminating sprouts reduces the potential risk of increased toxicant concentrations.
How to take it correctly to treat stomach pain
The benefits and harms of potato juice on an empty stomach (from stomach pain , discomfort, digestive disorders) is to calm the entire digestive tract. For example, for inflammatory diseases, it is recommended to drink 50 ml of raw potato juice 4 times a day. Its effect is ensured by the content of allantoin.
Potato juice can help relieve the symptoms of indigestion. This is a quick help for pain from overeating. It will also help with a hangover. It is recommended to drink it all day in small portions (for example, 5 times a day, 100 ml or 6 times a day, 1 tbsp).
Should you use aloe?
Aloe juice can also be prescribed for the treatment of erosive gastritis. To prepare the drug, only the leaves of the plant are used. They need to be cut and placed in the refrigerator overnight. 10 leaves will be enough. After cooling, they should be crushed using a meat grinder, kept in a water bath for 10 minutes, and then mixed with natural honey. The amount of ingredients should be the same. Finally, keep the mixture in a water bath for another minute.
The drug should be stored in the refrigerator. Take it one tablespoon in the evening and in the morning on an empty stomach.
How to take for other diseases
Research results indicate the positive effects of antibacterial molecules contained in raw potato juice on the body. They can treat and prevent the proliferation of bacteria living in the stomach, causing ulcers and heartburn. Unlike antibiotics, these stomach bacteria do not develop resistance to the vegetable drink.
Important! Drinking potato juice has almost no side effects. This is one of the reasons why experts have begun to study several types of potatoes; Today, attempts are being made to develop the natural medicines of the future.
For gastritis
Potato juice is a natural remedy for treating gastritis (inflammation of the stomach). To do this, it is recommended to take 1 tbsp. drink diluted with a small amount of water, on an empty stomach (30 minutes before breakfast), before lunch, dinner.
For heartburn
cure heartburn by taking fresh potatoes with the addition of lemon juice (3:1). This helps reduce high acidity in the body.
It is recommended to drink the natural medicine 30 minutes before meals (juice from 2 potatoes is enough).
For constipation and intestinal problems
By adding flaxseed to the juice (1 tsp per 1 glass), you will get a natural laxative. Take it 1-2 times a day until the condition improves.
For pancreatitis
Fresh potato relieves symptoms during exacerbation of pancreatitis due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It creates a protective film on the mucous membrane of the digestive tract, which reduces irritation. Juice does not promote the formation of enzymes that can cause discomfort. It is considered a natural antispasmodic, which relieves spasms typical of exacerbation of pancreatitis.
Drink the drink 30 minutes before meals 2 times a day (100-200 ml).
Treatment regimen
Before you start treating erosive antral gastritis with folk remedies, you should consult with your doctor. The treatment regimen consists of the following stages:
- under conditions of increased secretion - decreased production of gastric juice;
- facilitating digestive processes using enzyme preparations;
- elimination of high acidity;
- if necessary, stopping gastric bleeding requiring intramuscular or intravenous administration of hemostatic drugs;
- elimination of various pathologies of duodenal and gastric motility;
- taking antibacterial drugs for bacterial infections, as well as for the treatment of helicobacteriosis;
- balneotherapy is the use of mineral water for the treatment of illness in a hospital or sanatorium, as well as at home.
With the right selection, alternative medicine methods can get rid of many problems much faster and significantly improve the patient’s condition, as well as prevent re-exacerbation of the disease.
How to prepare and store potato juice
Preparing juice from potatoes (as from other root vegetables) requires a little more effort than squeezing most vegetable and fruit juices. There is no need to peel the vegetable before preparing a natural remedy - after peeling, you will get much less nutrients in the final product. But it is important to remove all black spots on the root crop and other imperfections. Always try to use homemade potatoes.
Recipe No. 1
This drink will help relieve stomach .
Preparation:
- Wash the root vegetables.
- Remove sprouts and green parts.
- Grate the vegetable and wrap it in cloth.
- Squeeze out as much juice as possible.
Having a juicer will make the cooking process much easier.
Recipe No. 2
This fresh juice is suitable for general strengthening of the body. For preventive purposes, drink it once a week.
Ingredients:
- 2 large potatoes;
- 2 tbsp. water;
- other vegetables (e.g. celery, cabbage, spinach - optional).
Preparation:
- Make sure the potatoes are thoroughly washed and free of contaminants.
- Cut the vegetable into small pieces and leave to “rest” for a while.
- Place the root vegetable and water in a blender and blend for 2-3 minutes.
- Strain through a sieve or cloth.
- Squeeze to extract as much juice as possible.
- Place other vegetables in a blender, add potato juice, mix.
- Place the fresh juice in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
- Stir and drink.
Do not store potato juice for longer than 24 hours. It is advisable to always prepare a fresh drink before consumption. If necessary, place it in the refrigerator to preserve it.
What can you eat?
For antral erosive gastritis, it is allowed to consume:
- dietary meat, such as chicken, young beef, rabbit;
- stale white and black bread;
- cream based butter;
- a small amount of oil from plant components;
- dairy products;
- mashed potatoes;
- porridge, with the exception of millet and barley;
- fish.
If hemorrhagic gastritis is diagnosed, then it is worth including in your diet foods that contain iron: baked sweet apples, beef, liver. Do not forget that this form of the disease is often accompanied by large loss of blood.
Conclusions from what has been said
Before preparing juice, be sure to remove green areas from the root vegetable; sprouts are sources of toxic solanine. Leave the peel as... it contains many nutrients. To flavor the juice, you can add any fruits and vegetables (for example, carrots, apples, lemon). Use honey to sweeten. This healthy drink can be enriched with spices such as ginger and turmeric - this will increase its effectiveness.
Remember: when diagnosing a gastrointestinal disease, you cannot completely rely on traditional methods of treatment. The only way to complete healing is to follow medical recommendations and use prescribed medications. Folk remedies including potato juice are used only as maintenance therapy. In addition, its consumption should be discussed with your doctor.
Uses of calendula
Treatment of erosive antral gastritis with folk remedies allows the use of a variety of herbal infusions. Calendula is often used to treat the disease. This plant:
- eliminates pathogenic bacteria;
- reduces high acidity;
- reduces pain;
- relieves inflammation of the gastric mucosa.
To prepare the preparation, you need to pour a glass of boiling water over a tablespoon of calendula flowers. Cover the container with a lid and leave for an hour. After the specified time, the product should be strained. It is recommended to take it three times a day, one tablespoon. As for hemorrhagic gastritis, its therapy with folk remedies is allowed only during the period of remission.