Potato is a very common and versatile vegetable, and it will become the fourth staple crop in our country after rice, wheat, and corn. So, in the future, in what form will the potatoes we see exist?
Will it be eaten as a staple food, like boiled rice?
Potatoes becoming a staple food does not mean they will be eaten boiled like rice. Instead, they will be used in the processing of raw materials, such as being made into starch, steamed buns, noodles, etc. In the future, when you go to a breakfast shop to buy buns, you might even hesitate: should I buy the flour ones or the potato powder ones?
Kung Pao Potato
The Nutritional Value of Potatoes
Another reason potatoes can be a staple food is their high nutritional value. They contain starch, protein, fat, and fiber, and are also rich in minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and potassium, as well as vitamins C, A, and B complex vitamins. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service believes: "By eating only whole milk and potatoes at each meal, one can obtain all the necessary elements for the human body."
Osmanthus Potato
Preventing Constipation: The fiber in potatoes is non-irritating to the gastrointestinal mucosa and can also reduce gastric acid secretion. It also contains a large amount of dietary fiber, which can relax the bowels, help the body expel excess toxins, and prevent constipation.
Steamed Pork Intestines with Potato
Weight Loss: Although potatoes are about to become a staple food, their calorie content is lower than that of grains. Therefore, they can not only make you feel full but also prevent obesity. With only 0.1% fat, it makes you feel full while reducing your intake of other foods, making you slimmer the more you eat.
Rolled Flatbread with Fillings
Potassium Supplementation: Potatoes are also rich in potassium. People with muscle weakness and poor appetite, or those who have been taking diuretics or laxatives for a long time, can eat more potatoes to replenish the potassium deficiency in their bodies.
Oil-free Cumin Fries
Beauty: I believe female friends have all heard of the method of using potato slices on the eyes to reduce eye bags, which shows that potatoes also have certain beauty effects. Cut the potatoes into thin slices and apply them to swollen areas to reduce eye bags and wrinkles.
Baked Potato with Cheese
Potatoes are highly nutritious, but there are certain considerations when cooking them:
Removing Sprouts: Potatoes must be sprouted. Not only should they be peeled, but the sprout eyes should also be dug out to prevent solanine poisoning.
Soaking: Potatoes contain polyphenol oxidase. After cutting, they should be soaked in water immediately to prevent discoloration. Soaking potatoes in vinegar water can also make them crispier. However, they should not be soaked for too long to avoid nutrient loss.