Potatoes are not only cheap but also delicious, and there is definitely more than one person who loves to eat them! However, eating the wrong potatoes can shorten your life by ten years. Come and take a look at these taboos of eating potatoes that over a hundred million people don't know!
Which potatoes should not be eaten
1. Green potatoes
If the potatoes are only slightly green, they need to be processed before eating. Not only should you peel them thickly, but you should also cut off more potato flesh until the green parts are completely removed.
If the potato skin has turned green or has already spread, do not eat it anymore, as it is very easy to cause food poisoning.
2. Sprouted potatoes
Some people think it is a pity to throw away sprouted potatoes, so they cut off the sprouted parts and eat the rest. However, this may result in excessive solanine, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, it can cause dizziness, difficulty breathing, and even shock.
3. Refurbished potatoes
Refurbished potatoes are old potatoes that are put into a special cleaning machine, and after being washed, soaked, and machine-polished, the potatoes with sprouts are transformed into "sprout-free" potatoes, so the old potatoes become fresh-looking "new potatoes".
4. Moldy potatoes
Do not eat moldy potatoes, as the solanine content in moldy potatoes is 50 times higher than that in fresh potatoes, and eating moldy potatoes can easily cause food poisoning.
5. Rotten potatoes
Some people treat rotten potatoes the same way as green potatoes, but please be aware that once potatoes start to rot, solanine will quickly spread throughout the entire potato. If you mistakenly eat rotten potatoes, it is very easy to get food poisoning and even death.
6. Undercooked potatoes
Potatoes have a high starch content, and undercooked potatoes contain raw starch granules, which not only affect the taste but also make it difficult for the body to digest and absorb. In addition, undercooked potatoes may not completely break down solanine, which can cause adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Foods that should not be eaten with potatoes
1. Potatoes + Persimmons
After potatoes enter the human body, they produce a large amount of hydrochloric acid. If you eat persimmons at this time, persimmons will react chemically with gastric acid, which can easily cause indigestion and, in severe cases, produce stones.
2. Potatoes + Tomatoes
Tomatoes produce insoluble precipitates in a strong acidic environment, and when they encounter potatoes, they provide this environment. Therefore, it is best not to eat potatoes and tomatoes together, as it can easily lead to poor appetite and indigestion.
3. Potatoes + Bananas
Potatoes are a common food on our dining tables, and bananas are a fruit that many people often eat. Perhaps many people do not know that they can have side effects when eaten together.
