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Do not eat r.aw sweet potatoes: Raw sweet potatoes are difficult to digest in the body because the starch cell walls are not broken down by heat. Additionally, when boiling sweet potatoes, the enzymes in the potato will break down, preventing symptoms like bloating, acid reflux, and nausea.
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Do not eat too much sweet potato: Even if you crave sweet potatoes, you should limit yourself to eating no more than about 300 grams of sweet potatoes. Eating too much can cause your digestive system to produce excess carbon dioxide (CO2), leading to bloating and gas. It’s best to avoid eating them when hungry or as the only food, as the sto.mach will release more acid, leading to discomfort.
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Do not eat sweet potatoes at night: Eating sweet potatoes at night can lead to acid reflux, especially for people with weak sto.machs or the elderly, as it can cause bloating. Additionally, since metabolism is slower at night, it can be harder to digest, leading to sleep disturbances.
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Do not eat sweet potatoes when hungry: Sweet potatoes contain sugar, and eating them on an empty sto.mach can cause excess stomach acid production, leading to bloating and discomfort. To avoid this, sweet potatoes should be cooked well, boiled, or roasted, and you can also add some alcohol to cook them to break down the enzymes. If you experience bloating, drinking ginger tea can help alleviate it.
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Do not eat persimmons with sweet potatoes: Sweet potatoes and persimmons should not be eaten together, and there should be at least a 5-hour gap between them. If eaten together, the sugar in sweet potatoes will ferment in the stomach, causing excess stomach acid production. The reaction between tannins and pectin in persimmons can cause precipitates, which may lead to gastric bleeding or ulcers.
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Do not eat the skin: Sweet potato skins are high in alkali, and while eating sweet potatoes is beneficial for those with constipation, eating the skin is not ideal for digestion. Dark spots or black marks on the skin can lead to food poisoning if consumed.
