How to make raw potato juice

The potatoes they are edible tubers that belong to the patatera. We could say that we are facing one of the oldest foods that exist. They were very consumed and used by the peoples of America just before Christopher Columbus reached their land. It is known that the ancient Incas already consumed it on a daily basis, although its consumption was not widespread in Europe until the seventeenth century.

When it comes to enjoying their different benefits and properties, both curative and nutritional, always the most usual is to make them cooked, either alone or accompanied by other foods. In regard to the different forms of cooking, it is possible to make them boiled or fried, although undoubtedly the healthiest option is always the first one (that is, to make them cooked).

Not so common is the elaboration of raw potato juice, in the same way that -for example- we can prepare other vegetable or fruit juices. But did you know that it gives you very interesting benefits for the care and protection of your health?

The properties of raw potato juice

Cleanses the liver and gallbladder: we could say that raw potato juice is excellent for purifying the liver and gallbladder, so that it becomes a natural beverage of choice when we are following a plan or a depurative treatment of these two organs.
It helps to lower high levels of fats in the blood: in case of high cholesterol or high triglycerides, the raw potato juice helps to reduce them naturally and effectively. This action is best complemented if we follow a diet low in fat.
Great alkaline power: the potatoes have a great alkaline power, a benefit or quality that also happens to the juice of potatoes when we liquefy them or beat them. Therefore, it is a drink that helps to alkalize our body, being useful in the prevention of certain diseases, as is the case of cardiovascular diseases or cancer.
Good for the digestive system: if you suffer from gastritis this juice becomes a natural choice as suitable as it is interesting. In addition, it is also useful for other digestive problems, such as ulcers or upset stomach.

How to prepare raw potato juice?

To make the raw potato juice you only need:

2 medium potatoes
Half a glass of water (optional)
Blender or blender

Here we explain the steps to follow:

Wash the potatoes well. With this you will be able to remove the earth.
Peel the potatoes and with a knife cut them into pieces.
Put the pieces of cut potatoes in the glass of the blender, and mix well for a few minutes until all the juice is obtained.
Optional: in case you think the juice is too thick you can add half a glass of water.

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