Foods that are good for the body
Sweet potato, scientific name sweet potato, also known as sweet potato, sweet potato, golden potato, etc., is a very common food in our daily life. Sweet potatoes are nutritious, containing carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, and have certain medicinal value. However, although sweet potatoes are good, they are not suitable for everyone to eat, and they are not eaten casually. Next, let's learn about the four "taboos" of eating sweet potatoes and inform your family so that they can be eaten healthily.
1.Taboo 1: Do not consume excessively.
Although sweet potatoes are highly nutritious, excessive consumption may cause bloating, hiccups, and other uncomfortable symptoms. This is because sweet potatoes contain an oxidase enzyme that produces a lot of carbon dioxide gas in the human body, and excessive consumption can lead to indigestion. Therefore, it is recommended to consume sweet potatoes in moderation every time and not to be greedy to avoid indigestion.
2.Taboo 2: Do not eat raw.
Sweet potatoes contain starch, and the shell of starch is difficult to be digested and absorbed by the human body, and eating raw sweet potatoes can easily cause indigestion. In addition, there may be microorganisms such as bacteria and parasites remaining on the surface of sweet potatoes, which may cause illness when eaten raw. Therefore, it is recommended that sweet potatoes should be eaten cooked and avoided raw.
3.Taboo 3: Do not eat on an empty stomach.
Eating sweet potatoes on an empty stomach can easily stimulate gastric acid secretion, causing acid reflux, stomach pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. In addition, sweet potatoes have a high sugar content, and eating them on an empty stomach can easily cause blood sugar fluctuations, which is not good for diabetics. Therefore, it is advisable to consume sweet potatoes best after a meal and avoid eating them on an empty stomach.
4.Taboo 4: Do not eat with certain foods.
Sweet potatoes are rich in starch and dietary fiber, and some foods can cause discomfort when eaten with sweet potatoes. For example, sweet potatoes should not be eaten with persimmons, because the sugar in sweet potatoes is fermented in the stomach and is easy to produce gastric acid, while persimmons contain more tannins, which can easily cause symptoms such as stomach distension and abdominal pain when eaten together. In addition, sweet potatoes should not be eaten with sweets and soy milk, so as not to cause indigestion.
In short, although sweet potatoes are good, we should also pay attention to the above four "taboos". Eating sweet potatoes in moderation and paying attention to the combination with other foods can make sweet potatoes better serve our health. Remember to tell your family after reading this article!