Many of you may not know the name TUBERS, known to millions as ground foods. Tubers are underground enlargement of the plant stalk, such as potatoes, yams, and yuca just to name a few. They are the storage site for Starch, which is the primary substance in vegetables and should be eaten in moderation. This dietary staple contain some levels of protein as well as vitamin C (especially potatoes), and vitamin A(sweet potatoes). Tubers should not be eaten raw some say, because they contain high levels of toxic substance, which are removed by cooking, making them easy to digest. Raw food eaters would beg to differ.
According to Dr Schneider RAW POTATO JUICE: Neutralizes stomach acid, because it is rich in alkaline substances, a few spoonfuls before a meal are sufficient to relieve acid stomach a popular German remedy. Of course the potatoes must be peeled before extracting the juice
Tubers has been a part of human ancestral diet for centuries including animals, but when eaten in excess can cause the body to break down and becomes a diabetic problem. such as obesity, Hypertension and diabetes. Dietary treatment of diabetics is constantly overcoming the old saying concerning the drawbacks of carbohydrates. Today’s Diabetic Dietary recommendation is a diet rich in complex carbohydrates(starch) and fiber. Unlike fruits tuber have no high fructose or toxic sugars. Our body contain 600 calories of glucose daily and it passes through the blood and provides energy to the cells. Tuber food provide the body with natural glucose that are good for your blood and your cells.