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Potato juice

Curing power of potato juice

Raw potato juice is very alkaline (alkaline is another word for basic and is the opposite of acidic), making it an ideal natural option for digestive and stomach problems. Potato juice is also useful to deacidify our body, so it can be used preventively for various diseases.

Green, unripe and sprouting potatoes should be avoided due to their content of toxic alkaloids such as the poisonous substance solanine, which is harmful to the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines and can lead to fever, confusion, low blood pressure and rapid breathing.

The potato skin contains a substance that can prevent bacteria from adhering to cells.

Potatoes are a source of vitamin C, iron, riboflavin and carbohydrates.

What are the health benefits of potato juice

Potato juice helps to reduce high levels of fats in the blood naturally and effectively.

Antioxidants in potato juice are good for removing waste products that accumulate in the liver.

Potato juice has an anti-inflammatory effect and can therefore relieve the symptoms of excess uric acid, gout and joint pains.

Potato juice helps with stomach inflammation and ulcers which can be caused by bad eating habits, medicines, Helicobacter Pylori and neutralises excessive stomach acid.

Potato juice contains several nutrients that can help with digestive problems such as acid reflux (heartburn) and reduce symptoms of some gastrointestinal disorders.

What potato juice can be used for

  • Heartburn
  • Healthy weight loss
  • Helicobacter pylori
  • Liver detoxification
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Stomach ache
  • Stomach Ulcer

Dosage of potato juice

One glass of potato juice, half diluted with water, 3 times a day

Side effects and warnings of potato juice

Green, unripe and sprouting potatoes should be avoided due to their content of toxic alkaloids which are harmful to the mucous membranes of stomach and intestines, causing fever, confusion, blood pressure drop and rapid breathing. Therefore, do not drink more potato juice than necessary.
Pregnant women should avoid green, unripe and sprouting potatoes, as they may cause malformations in the foetus.
Boiled potatoes (unless young potatoes in their skins) and certainly processed potatoes (mashed, baked, chips,...) have a high glycemic index and do not fit in a slimming diet.

Synonyms

Solanum tuberosum, potato juice, potato, pata, squeaker, potato, Irish potato, pomme de terre, patate, kartoffel, erdapfel, solanaceae

Origin of the potato

The potato originates from the Peruvian and Bolivian plateaus.

Description of the potato

Potatoes have compound leaves that are arranged in a spiral. Each leaf is 20 to 30 cm long, consists of a terminal leaf and 2 to 4 pairs of leaflets. The white, lavender or purple flowers have 5 compound petals and yellow stamens. The fruit is a small poisonous berry with numerous seeds.

Potatoes in the kitchen

Potatoes are eaten boiled, baked or mashed. They are also ground into potato flour, used in baking and as a thickener for sauces.