Potato is one of the most common vegetables and is part of every cuisine around the world. Potato also has the rare honor of being part of appetizers, main course, desserts and now also as a health drink. The popularity of the potato is probably due to the immense benefits the vegetable can provide for mankind. Potato contains essential vitamins and nutrients that benefit the overall health of the body. Potato is a dietary source for important nutrients such as calcium, carbohydrates, iron and alkaline salts. Potato is also rich in Vitamin A, B and C. The skin of the potato is also considered to have great nutritive value. Potato also has inherent medicinal values. The alkaline salts ensure a balance of the acid levels and avoid problems associated with acidity and excessive acid levels. Uric acid is also dissolved due to its strong alkaline content. Intake of potato and potato juice protects the digestive tract and disinfects the bowels.
Potato juice is therefore a healthy drink to stimulate the digestive system and protect the stomach from various disorders. Raw potato juice also helps balance the acid condition and acts as a natural anti inflammatory drink. Stomach ulcers, rheumatoid arthritis and liver disorders can be treated by consuming raw potato juice. Potato juice benefits the digestive system by drastically reducing the chances of constipation. Drinking raw potato juice diluted in water helps avoid constipation. Digestive disorders are also effectively treated with the raw juice of pink potatoes. Half a cup of potato juice mixed with warm water can be had every morning to help relieve constipation, peptic ulcers and dry skin conditions. Raw potato juice also acts as an effective liver cleanser. To cleanse the liver, it is advisable to consume raw potato juice half an hour before breakfast. Potato juice also helps treat gastritis and gastrointestinal disorders. Having raw potato juice at least two to three times a day half an hour before meals can prove beneficial to health and skin.
Always use raw potatoes to prepare the juice. Peel and grate the potatoes. The grated shreds can be squeezed together to extract the juice. The raw potato juice may not find favor among some. To resolve this problem, potato juice can be mixed with other healthy juices such as carrot, kiwi, cucumbers or radish juices with a teaspoon of honey to make it a both a tasty as well as a healthy drink.