FACTS ABOUT POTATOES, HEALTH AND NATURAL TONER

INTRODUCTION: Potatoes are edible plant tubers first cultivated in the Andes. It was previously thought to be completely inedible and even poisonous,  despite its popularity today. It belongs to the nightshade family, together with tomatoes and egg plant;

Some are said to be truly poisonous. Nevertheless,  today potatoes are one of the cheapest universal crops and are cultivated all year round. (www.medicalnewstoday.com)

COMPONENTS : Potatoes

consists of vitamins and minerals such as vitamins B6, C,  iron,
phosphorus, calcium,  potassium, magnesium, zinc, carbohydrates, Fiber etc.

HEALTH BENEFITS

a) HEALTHY BONES : The vitamins and mineral content in potatoes makes for healthy bones,  such minerals such as iron, phosphorus calcium etc

b) REDUCE RISK OF BLOOD PRESSURE: The potassium,  calcium and magnesium found in potatoes has been said to naturally decrease blood pressure. It must be noted here that maintaining a low sodium intake is essential for maintaining a healthy blood pressure.

c) HEALTHY HEART: The mineral content in potatoes like potassium,  vitamins C, B6 as well as the fiber content, coupled with its lack of cholesterol, play a great role in maintaining a healthy heart. This stems from the fact that the significant amount of fiber found in potatoes, helps to lower the total amount of cholesterol in the blood thereby decreasing the risk of heart disease.

d) REDUCE INFLAMMATION: Choline(a macronutrient that is important for liver function, normal brain development,  nerve function, muscle movement etc - it's a water soluble nutrient that is related to other vitamins like Bcomplex family and folate) is a nutrient found in potatoes. It is said to assist in the absorption of fat and reduces chronic inflammation. It helps with sleep, muscle movements, learning and memory.
It must be noted here that a flavonoid called QUERCETIN is found in potatoes skin.  It is said to possess powerful anti inflammatory properties and antioxidant capabilities that protect the bodys cells from free radical damage. Hence potatoes should be boiled with their skin on.

e) ANTI-CANCER: FOLATE(One of the B vitamins like folic acid) is found in potatoes. It helps in the prevention of the formation of cancer cells. As u know,  fiber intake from fruits and vegetables like potatoes, cucumbers,  tomatoes as mentioned in previous posts  are associated with lower risk of colon cancer because of the powerful antioxidant content.

f) DIGESTION AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Fiber rich foods are easy to digest, hence, the high fiber content of potatoes promotes fast digestion and prevents constipation. Equally true is the fact that fiber rich foods are important factors in weight management and weight loss, by functioning as bulking agents in the digestive system. Fiber rich diets,  makes for a fuller stomach and reduced appetite,  thereby lowering the overall calorie intake.

POTATOES AS A NATURAL SKIN TONER FOR A GLOWING SKIN:

The above insight on potatoes is a general knowledge based on previous researches, done by various groups;  however it must be noted here that there are other benefits of this wonderful plant tuber with regards to skin care. It is a fact that potatoes contain vitamins C, and also that the skin support system relies on vitamin C, this vitamin C helps prevent damage caused by the  sun,  pollution and smoke.
Vitamin C promotes collagens ability to smoothen wrinkles and improve overall skin texture

It is important too, to note here that aging and certain health issues can cause various skin issues such as dark spots and hyperpigmentation caused by acne,  wounds and other external factors.  The good news however is that the juice of raw potatoes can take care of this issues.

WHAT IS NEW:

In view of the fact that the vitamins and minerals found in fruits vegetables and food are good for the inner health of our body system; so also are they good for our outer body which is our skin. Hence to get a clear,  fresh,  toned and glowing skin, check your grocery store and purchase your potatoes.  Follow the procedures revealed here to get your skin glowing and toned.

HOW? 

RAW POTATOE JUICE: Raw potatoe juice contains nutrients like vitamin B,  this in turn stimulate the renewal of epithelial cells and also nicotinamide, which has a potent activity whitening. The juice of potatoes help eliminate dark circles around the eyes.

METHOD
1) REMOVAL OF DARK CIRCLES AROUND THE EYE: Wash and peel your potatoe, cut into round circles,  rub around the eyes for 10mins. This is Same for removal of dark spots and blemishes.

2) EVEN TONE - POTATOE JUICE WITH LEMON JUICE:
a) Wash, thoroughly,  cut into cubes with skin, blend in a blender.
b)  Extract juice with the help of a net sieve.
c)  Get your lemon juice by cutting, squeezing and sieveing.
d)  Mix the two in the proportion of 2:4, teaspoons full.  This means. 4 teaspoons potatoes juice and 2 teaspoons lemon juice
e) Mix properly, apply on face and neck with the help of cotton wool
f) Leave till dry,  then apply your night cream if need be.
g) Use until result is achieved and watch as your skin glows. Discontinue use when result has been achieved.

3) CLEARS SUNBURN AND BLEMISHES: The juice of potatoes clears sunburn and blemishes within 7 days.  Rub the fresh potatoe slices on the affected area in circular motion for some minutes, twice daily till result is achieved. The juice  could also be used, by darbing with cotton wool on the affected area, Whichever is convenient, the same result is achieved at the end.

In all,  potatoes juice, is composed of vitamins, minerals  and antioxidants such as citric acid,  nicotinamide,  vitamins C and a host of others. This aforementioned components it's been proven has potent as natural skin bleachers , so the continuous usage of potatoes juice on the skin will  keep away age related skin blemishes and then keep the skin looking fresh and glowing.