Sweet potatoes contain a substance called "gas-forming enzyme," which can produce a large amount of stomach acid in the human gastrointestinal tract, causing heartburn, nausea, and vomiting of acid after consumption. Therefore, it is important to master the correct way of eating sweet potatoes:
I. Pair with salty foods, not sweet ones
Pair sweet potatoes with rice or flour, and control the portion size per serving. Alternatively, eat sweet potatoes with salty dishes or soups, and do not consume them with overly sweet foods. Sweet potatoes are already sweet, and eating them with other sweets can double the likelihood of reflux.
II. Try not to eat them on an empty stomach
Eating sweet potatoes on an empty stomach increases the chances of experiencing acid reflux and heartburn. This is because sweet potatoes are relatively high in carbohydrates and have a natural sweetness, which increases the likelihood of reflux.
III. Eat them cooked, not raw
When preparing, steam or boil the sweet potatoes thoroughly to use the steam to destroy most of the gas-forming enzyme.
IV. Use a small amount of alkali or alum
Soak raw sweet potatoes in a salt water solution before cooking.
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