Bitter potatoes and long-sprouted potatoes are poisonous. Old people must be careful when eating. Why are potatoes poisonous? Because potatoes contain a weakly alkaline alkaloid called Solanum nigrum, it has the effect of anesthetizing the central nervous system. Therefore, eating Solanum nigrum is harmful to the body, and eating less is harmless. However, it is best to put vinegar to detoxify when eating. How to do it specifically is as follows.

The benefits of eating potatoes

1. Anti-aging of potatoes: potatoes are rich in vitamins, pantothenic acid, amino acids, high-quality cellulose, high-quality starch, trace elements, protein and fat. Old people who often eat potatoes are healthy and anti-aging.

2. Potato beauty products: potatoes have the function of maintaining the face. Fresh potato juice can be directly applied to the face, which can reduce sunburn and remove stains. Sticking slices of cooked potatoes to your eyes can also alleviate the problem of bags under your eyes. Putting potato slices on your face also has the effects of beauty, skin care and anti-wrinkle.

Remember to put vinegar to detoxify potatoes.

1. Store potatoes reasonably to reduce the toxins produced by germination or decay: Do you store potatoes in a cool place around 5 degrees Celsius? This can reduce the germination or rot of potatoes, but it is not necessary to put them in the refrigerator or in the sun to avoid exposure to frostbite.

2. Add vinegar to avoid toxins: potatoes should be peeled and then cut into small pieces, silk and slices. Soak in cold water for more than half an hour to reduce toxins. In addition, when cooking potatoes, add a proper amount of rice vinegar, because solanine is weakly alkaline, adding vinegar can decompose solanine, thus achieving the effect of detoxification. Usually, the elderly can be jealous and fry potatoes. Not only has good taste, but also has high safety.

The above is the introduction. I believe you know how to eat potatoes and the benefits of potatoes. If you want to eat potatoes healthily, follow the above instructions, but pay attention to the numbness or astringency in your mouth when eating potatoes, indicating that potatoes still contain more solanine, and it is best not to eat them.