"Let food be your medicine and your medicine be your food. Each one of the substances in a person's diet, acts upon the body and changes it in some unique way, and upon these changes the whole life depends, whether in health, in sickness or convalescent."  

Hippocrates 2 000 years ago.

Incredible Benefits of Potatoe's

Welcome to Home Remedies Haven, your go-to source for natural and effective solutions to improve your health and well-being. In our quest to uncover the hidden powers of everyday ingredients, we have discovered the remarkable benefits of the humble potato.

Beyond its role as a beloved staple in our kitchens, the potato holds surprising healing properties that can aid in a range of health concerns, from managing high blood pressure to providing relief for restless legs syndrome.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of potato remedies and unlock the potential of the unassuming tuber to enhance your overall health.

Get ready to harness the power of nature and discover the incredible healing properties of the humble potato.


For starters the humble potato is packed full of goodness i.e.

POTASSIUM

  • Is essential for bone density, so eat those spuds (with skins and all) and aim to get from 1600- 3500mg daily.  
  • One baked potato will be about 1000mg.


ANTIOXIDANTS: 

  • Are extremely good for you heart health. 
  • They neutralize free radicals who run around all the time trying to cause havoc in the human body.


CALCIUM

  • Your heart muscle and nerves need calcium to function properly.
  • Maintains health of mouth, teeth and bones. 
  •  It also reduces the risks of osteoporosis... Ladies!!! never ever think you are young enough  not to worry about this happening to you, in the blink of an eye it happens.
  • Your heart muscle and nerves need calcium to function properly.


VITAMIN C

  • Vitamin C is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues.
  • It supports proper functioning of the Immune system.


VITAMIN D

  • Vitamin D is very important for bone health.
  • It helps your body to absorb calcium from food.
  • It also regulates the amount of calcium in your blood and strengthens your skeleton.

IRON

  • For general energy, focus and gastrointestinal processes.


AIR FRYER POTATOE CHIPS

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Before you read on, I thought if you going to use the potato's benefits you might like this recipe for potatoes using an air fryer.  If you haven't got an air fryer it is time to get one.

Ingredients

Method

  • 4 med potatoes.
  • 2½ ketchup.
  • 4 tsp Canola oil.
  • 2 tsp cider vinegar.
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce.
  • pinch of salt.
  • Preheat air fryer to 200°C
  • Scrub potatoes and pat dry.
  • Cut each Potatoe length into 5 or 6 slices, then stack the pieces and cut at intervals to make French fries.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ketchup, oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and salt and toss to coat.
  • Place chips in the air fryer and cook, shaking halfway through.  The time in cooking will depend on how thick you have cut the chips. 

Let's have a Look at Some of the Ailments Potatoes can help with!!

SUNBURN

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  • Rub a raw slice of potato onto your sunburnt body or grate a raw potato and use as a poultice. 
  • The starch in potato's eases the pain and cools the heat.

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

  • Calcium  helps blood vessels tighten and relax when they need to. It is also crucial for healthy bones and the release of hormones and enzymes we need for most body functions. 
  • And Potassium helps your heart beat regularly.
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Headaches

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  • Headaches can often be caused by a lack of Iron in the system.
  • Try increasing your food that contains Iron and monitor how the headaches go.

Depression

  • Studies have shown that higher intake of Potassium are linked to less depression.
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Stress and Anxiety

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  • Eating potassium-rich foods such, as pumpkin seeds or bananas, may help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.

Restless Legs


  • There is a theory that Restless legs are caused by a lack of iron, and there is no harm in getting stuck into the baked potatoes and see if the will help.
  • If not, go and check out our website (linked above), and if that does'nt help chat to your Doctor there are pills on the market that can give you relief from this.
  • I know this is healthy natural website, and it is good for us to use the God made remedies. 
  • And there is a time when you need to get some alternate medicine, and if you can't sleep at night because of this ailment, then it is time to see the Doc!

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In conclusion, the humble potato is truly a powerhouse when it comes to promoting good health and well-being.

From its ability to lower high blood pressure to its potential to alleviate headaches, depression, stress and anxiety, this versatile vegetable has proven itself to be a valuable ally in our quest for optimal health.

By incorporating potato into our diets and exploring the various ways they can be prepared and consumed, we can tap into their healing properties and experience transformative effects they can have on our overall well-being.

Join us at Remedies Haven as we continue to uncover the natural remedies that nature has provided, and embark on a journey towards a healthier, happier life,

Let the humble potato be your trusted companion in your persuit of wellness.

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