For years potatoes have been among some of the most essential vegetables for making food in millions of South African households.
Due to its versatility, it could be prepared in a variety of ways from your normal roasted potatoes, all the way to mashed potatoes, and if one evening you find yourself looking for a nice burger evening, you can shred it into strips to make potato chips.
However, what many people might not be aware of is that the versatility of this special vegetable does not necessarily end in the kitchen. Instead. There are a number of life hacks in which it should be your number one solution.
Below is a list of life hacks where potatoes play an important role.
Removing skin tags
Aside from being a staple meal, potatoes are known to have life-changing benefits on one’s skin. One of these is due to its ability to remove skin tags, leaving your skin looking smoother and radiant. According to lifestyle hub, Life Hack, potatoes have wonderful astringent properties that helps to dry out the tag.
The way to put this into practice is by cutting out a slice, securing it with a bandage and replace it when dry.
Removing fogginess on windows and mirrors
While many people often enjoy the colder breezes that comes along with the winter time. One thing that lots of people tend to complain about is the continuous fogging of their windows and side mirror. While the air conditioner often does the trick in clearing up your view, UK based publication Mirror reveals that a simple hack using potatoes could be the perfect solution to this problem.
According to John Clark Motor Group, who specialises in the manufacturing of vehicles, “Rubbing the cut side of half a potato against the outer surface can make a real difference to your windscreen. Not only can it stop your windscreen from freezing in the winter, but it can also be a huge help when driving in the rain.”
It is further highlighted that the starch that comes from the vegetable acts as a barrier between glass and the air, which has become effective in resisting fog.
Hair
Lifetstyle publication – Healthline – explains that potatoes produce beta carotene, which gets converted to vitamin A when in contact with our bodies. This is often linked to hair health.
“Research has shown that vitamin A can affect the production of sebum, which helps keep hair healthy. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to hair loss.”
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