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What is the function of potatoes?
Rich and balanced nutrition. Potato is rich in vitamins and minerals such as calcium and phosphorus, among which vitamin B 1 and B2 are 6 times and 3 times higher than rice respectively, and the content of vitamin C is also much higher than that of apples and grapes. Potatoes are also rich in lysine, which can promote human metabolism and development, which is lacking in rice and flour. In addition, the "seventh nutrient" in sweet potato-dietary fiber \x0d\ can stimulate gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote smooth excretion, and effectively prevent constipation and intestinal cancer; Dietary fiber can also prevent sugar from being converted into \ x0d \ x0d \ fat, which is a good helper for women's beauty and slimming. \ x0d \ x0d \ potatoes have some little-known functions. For example, potatoes contain unique flavonoids, which can prevent cancer and prolong life, and can also effectively inhibit the occurrence of breast cancer and colon cancer. In addition, potato has a special protective effect on human organ mucosa, which can inhibit the deposition of cholesterol, prevent atherosclerosis, maintain vascular elasticity, and effectively prevent and improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. \x0d\\x0d\ Chinese medicine attaches great importance to the role of potato in invigorating spleen and benefiting qi, moistening intestines and relaxing bowels, promoting fluid production and quenching thirst, which is most suitable for pregnant women and has a good curative effect on postpartum lochia, difficulty in defecation, anxiety and thirst. Potatoes can be used for adjuvant treatment of various symptoms such as deficiency of middle qi, shortness of breath, fatigue, lack of food, thirst, dry throat and constipation. Cut the potatoes into pieces and cook the soup with ginger and brown sugar. It can also cure colds and colds.