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hi lightsound here is something i found-
Q: How can I eat raw (white) potatoes?
A: Raw potatoes. Yes you can eat potatoes raw but they are not very appetizing. Some raw fooders heat potatoes at 118 degrees F, the highest temperature possible without destroying enzymes, for long periods of time. The result is a potato that is supposedly raw but tastes cooked. There are recipes for that approach in Gabriel Cousen’s book, “Conscious Eating”.
Some of the raw food recipe books feature recipes for raw potato salad. However I can’t give you an exact reference/citation also
For strong immune system, eat potatoes
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POTATO POWER: Eating potatoes could have a beneficial effect on the immune system, says study. London: Eating potatoes could have a beneficial effect on the immune system, says a study conducted by Spanish researchers.
The vegetable is considered to be rich in vitamin C, B-complex vitamins and has good doses of minerals like iron, calcium, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus. It has long been known that potatoes are good for bowel health.
It is believed to be good for the immune system, particularly if eaten cold or in a salad, the researchers write in Chemistry & Industry a magazine of the Society of Chemical Industry.
The scientists carried out a study where they fed growing pigs large quantities of raw potato starch (RPS) for over 14 weeks and found that they had healthier bowels.
They also found that these pigs had decreased levels of white blood cells – such as leucocytes and lymphocytes in their blood.
White blood cells are produced due to inflammation or when a person is ill to fight the disease, reports the science portal EurekAlert.
The general decrease in leucocytes observed by the researchers suggests an overall beneficial effect, according to immunology expert Lena Ohman at the Department of Internal Medicine, G
There area a couple disucssions about raw potatoes here and here plus information on raw sweet potatoes here. Hope this helps!
Thanks WE and Kandace, that is exactly what I was looking for!