Get to know potato juice and understand its main benefits

Potato juice has gained some prominence and been widely commented. However, you must be wondering if it is healthy – or even if it is possible – to consume this drink. Nutritionist and phytotherapist Adriana Stavro (CRN-43576) clarifies this and other doubts, in addition to giving tips on how to prepare the juice. Check it out below.

Frequently asked questions about potato juice

Despite being found on the internet recipes that use the common potato, the nutritionist Adriana does not recommend the consumption of its juice. She says the ideal is to make the drink with sweet potatoes, as “they are root vegetables, rich in starch, found in various sizes and colors, including orange, white and purple”.

1. Why is it not recommended to consume traditional potato juice?

Adriana Stavro(AS): According to her, there are no scientific proofs and studies on the effectiveness of common potato juice, only on sweet potatoes. So it is best to stick with the second option.

2. Can you use sprouted sweet potatoes?

Adriana Stavro(AS): No. The nutritionist explains that “the germination indicates that the starch is converting into sugar, therefore, it is over the point”.

3. Is the juice made from raw sweet potatoes?

Adriana Stavro(AS): No. Nutri makes it clear that you need to cook, peel and cut into small pieces before making the juice.

4. What goes with sweet potato juice?

Adriana Stavro(AS): Yes. For Adriana, you can give the drink a different flavor by adding carrots and ginger, which make the juice rich in vitamin A. Or you can add coconut milk, pineapple and mango for a more tropical touch and almond milk, nutmeg and cinnamon for pre-workout.

As you can see, the ideal is to give preference to sweet potatoes. Adriana adds: “if your only experience with the tuber is roasted or cooked, you may be in for a delicious surprise when you taste it in juice”.

10 benefits of potato juice

Curious about sweet potato juice? So come take a look at the main benefits commented by the nutritionist. She even mentions that “although potato juice may not have the glamor of popular juice foods such as cabbage, lemon and cucumber, it is rich in vitamins A, B, C and beta-carotene, essential nutrients for the body”.

• Source of beta-carotene: Nutri explained that the nutrient “converts to vitamin A. This vitamin decreases the risk of vision loss that occurs with aging.”
• Prevents premature aging: according to Adriana, beta-carotene is also responsible for this benefit. As an antioxidant, it prevents skin damage caused by the sun and premature aging of cells.
• Rich in vitamins: nutri commented that the juice is a good source of vitamin C, B5, B6, B1, B2, iron, niacin, phosphorus, copper and manganese.
• Rich in potassium: In addition, sweet potato juice is a good source of potassium and this nutrient can help reduce high blood pressure.
• It helps you lose weight: “as long as you don’t cover it with butter and brown sugar,” Adriana said. To be able to reduce measures, it will be important not to sweeten the drink and take other care with food.
• Improves bowel function: due to its high fiber content, the nutritionist commented that sweet potato, even consumed in juice, helps the bowel to function better.
• Leaves hair and skin healthier: vitamins A, C and E are responsible for this effect. Adriana made it clear that while vitamin A prevents premature aging, the other two stimulate collagen production, which guarantees a smoother skin. healthy and young. About the hair, she cites beta-carotene, as the main responsible for stronger and faster-growing strands.
• Helps in blood glucose control: Adriana commented that potato juice can be consumed even by diabetics, as it releases sugar more slowly into the bloodstream, contributing to blood glucose control.
• Rich in starch: according to nutri, the result is a creamier and slightly sweeter juice, more attractive to be consumed.
• Improves mood: the B vitamins (B5, B6, B1, B2), mentioned by the nutritionist, are responsible for this effect.

With so many benefits, it’s hard to refuse a sweet potato juice, don’t you agree? So, come take a look at the recipes we separate in the next topic.

How to make potato juice

Nutritionist Adriana recommended three sweet potato juice recipes. Check it out below and choose your favorite.

Sweet Potato Juice with Carrots

Ingredients

• 1/2 boiled and peeled sweet potato
• 1 peeled carrot
• 1 medium slice of melon
• 1 peeled, seedless orange
• 200 ml of water

Preparation mode

• Mix all ingredients in a blender;
• When it forms a creamy juice, pour it into a glass;
• Drink immediately, with breakfast or before training.

Sweet Potato Juice with Apple and Ginger

Ingredients

• 1/2 boiled and peeled sweet potato
• 2 cm of fresh ginger
• 1 coffee spoon of turmeric
• 1 medium apple without the seeds
• 2 sanitized celery stalks
• Cinnamon powder to taste
• 200 ml of water

Preparation mode

• Mix all ingredients in a blender;
• As soon as it is homogeneous and creamy, put it in a glass;
• Drink it for breakfast or pre-workout.

Sweet Potato Juice with Pear and Cinnamon

Ingredients

• 1/2 boiled and peeled sweet potato
• 1 seedless pear
• Cinnamon powder to taste
• 200 ml of water

Preparation mode

• Place the liquids and solids in the blender and blend;
• Let a creamier juice form;
• Serve in a glass and drink it for breakfast or before going to work.

Did you imagine that sweet potato juice had so many benefits and was a drink to be consumed on a daily basis? Now, enjoy and come and see the article about beetroot juice.

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