Potato Nutrition - Do You Know What Potatoes Do To Improve Your Health?



Varieties of potato


Potato Nutrition: Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing Properties:

Potato Nutrition. In Traditional Chinese Medicine potato is a food with considerable healing power which you may not be aware of.

Thermically (meaning it has a heating or cooling or neutral effect on the body's temperature): It is neutral. It neither warms nor cools the body.

Taste: Sweet

Healing Properties:

1. Tonifies or strengthens the Spleen-Pancreas, treats weakness, fatique or lack of energy

2. Strengthens the Qi or vital energy of the body, treats weakness, fatigue or lack of energy

3. Harmonizes the Stomach...calms and soothes the stomach

4. Lubricates the Intestines...promotes bowel movements...treats constipation.

5. Nourishes Kidney Yin...it improves one receptive, nurturing and compassionate nature. Benefits menopause symptoms.

6. Reduces Inflammation in your body.

Modern Scientific Potato Nutrition:

Potato Nutrition according to modern science.

Potatoes are composed mainly of starches... complex carbohydrates that are already in the form of sugars, and are virtually fat and cholesterol-free.

Potato is rich in potassium and these other minerals: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sulphur and copper.

They also contain good amounts of the following vitamins: beta-carotene, vitamin A, C, B1, B2, B6, and folic acid as well as small amounts of fiber and protein.

Since most of the nutrients are contained in or just under the skin, it is important not to peel potatoes when eating them or juicing them. 

New potatoes, but not green potatoes are especially rich with all these nutrients.

Acid/Alkaline Producing Effect On The Body:

Potatoes are highly alkaline and are therefore one of the few foods which if not french fried will help make the body more alkaline which it needs to be if you want to be healthy.

List Of Health Conditions That According To Modern Research Benefit From The Powerful Nutrition of Potato!

Here are some therapeutic uses of potatoes:

Anemia: Potatoes are excellent sources of both iron and folic acid, which are essential for the production of red blood cells. For this reason potatoes can be used as a natural aid in the prevention or treatment of different forms of anemia.

Arthritis: Like rheumatism, arthritis is an inflammatory condition. The high mineral and organic salt content in potato makes it one of the best anti-inflammatory foods. Slice a potato together with the skin and soak in a glass of distilled water. Drink in the morning before meal.

Burns, rashes and other skin irritations: When applied on the skin, raw potatoes (cut into slices or juiced) have anti-irritating, soothing and de-congesting properties.

Potato juice can be used to treat a wide variety of skin irritations and conditions, including burns, rashes, as well as skin redness, itching and dehydration.

Constipation and hemorrhoids: Boiled or steamed potatoes promote the formation and passage of soft, hydrated stools. So they can be effectively used as a natural remedy to treat constipation and prevent hemorrhoids.

Gastritis and gastric ulcers: Perhaps the most common use of raw potato juice is to treat gastritis, colitis, gastric and intestinal ulcers, due to the anti-acid and healing properties. In these cases, to get the maximum benefit from potato juice, it is advisable to drink a half glass of it 3 to 4 times a day, for at least one month.

Reduces high blood pressure: Potatoes are excellent sources of potassium, which helps lower and stabilize blood pressure.

Joint and other types of pain: The regular consumption of raw potato juice is a valuable remedy in relieving pain associated with arthritis, gout and even headaches.

Rheumatism: The juice extracted from raw potato is an excellent remedy for rheumatism. It is very detoxifying and valuable for any toxic condition. Take 2 teaspoons of the juice before eating a meal for best therapeutic effect.

Dark Circles under the eyes: Apply thin slices of raw potato on the eyes at least twice a day, eyes dark circles will miraculously disappear!

Weight loss: It’s a myth that potatoes are fattening. It is the oil in fried potatoes that causes weight gain. Raw and cooked potatoes without butter are an excellent alternative for cereals and grains in any weight-loss regimen, due to their lower calorie content.

Potato Juicing Considerations:

Although potato isn't eaten in its raw form, it can be used for juicing and is beneficial for many ailments. (Note: Potato juice is best extracted using a gear juicer.)

Potato Nutrition Tip. Important: do not peel when juicing. Wash with a stiff bristle vegetable brush since most of the nutrition is in and just beneath the skin.

Potato Info, Selection, Preparation And Cooking Tips:

Russett potatoes

Beyond Potato Nutrition to the practical selection, and storage considerations.

Potatoes are the edible, starchy tubers of the nightshade family Solanaceae.

They are widely cultivated all over the world, due to their popularity as a food, nutritional value and incredible culinary versatility.

Potatoes come in many sizes, colors and textures depending on the variety.

The thin skin can be yellow, brown or reddish, while the starchy flesh is usually white or yellow and its texture can vary from waxy to floury. The texture affects how potatoes are best cooked.

When choosing potatoes, avoid those that have sprouted or those with a "green tint". (See Caution below). Instead, choose new potatoes (smaller ones) which are harvested before they are fully mature. They contain the most nutrients.

Store potatoes in a cool-not cold, dark and dry place to avoid premature sprouting and dehydration. Also avoid storing potatoes in the refrigerator as this will cause the starch content to turn into an undesirable form of sugar.

Finally, avoid storing potatoes in the same space with onions. Each emits gases that are not compatible with each other and will cause harm to both.

Check your potatoes regularly and remove those that have sprouted, spoiled and dried up so that they don't affect the other good potatoes.


Potatoes are among the foods on which pesticide residues are frequently found. Buy organic potatoes whenever possible. 

If for some reason you cannot buy organic potatoes, soak them in water with apple cider vinegar and sea salt to remove the residues. 

Or soak them in water with a few drops of 35% food grade hydrogen peroxide...follow the necessary precautions when using peroxide...it will burn your skin if you get any on it as well as bleaching your cloths. Then while rinsing it with water use a vegetable brush to remove any caked on dirt before using.

Do not eat either green potatoes or the sprouts that grow on potatoes because they contain the toxic alkaloid substance solanine may cause health symptoms like nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, headache, dizziness and shortness of breath.

If you find among your potatoes any that are dehydrated, they are too old to eat.

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