{Potatoes are one of the healthiest foods in the world. Potatoes are packed with numerous nutrients the body needs.
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\nBelow are 4 reasons why you should eat potatoes today<\/p>\n
{{1. Helps lower blood pressure }} <\/p>\n
According to researchers at the Institute for Food Research in Norway, potatoes help regulate blood pressure because they contain kukoamines. Ensure you eat a good amount of potatoes regularly to benefit from its blood-pressure lowering properties.<\/p>\n
{{2. Potatoes are rich in vitamins }} <\/p>\n
Potatoes are rich in immune-boosting vitamin C. Potatoes are also a rich source of vitamin B, folate and minerals such as potassium, magnesium and iron.<\/p>\n
{{3. Helps you deal with stress }} <\/p>\n
Eating potatoes will help you deal with stress because potatoes are rich in vitamin B6 which is needed for cellular renewal, a healthy nervous system and a balanced mood.<\/p>\n
{{4. Potatoes are good for the heart }} <\/p>\n
Potatoes contain flavonoids which help protect against cardiovascular-disease by lowering levels of bad LDL-cholesterol and keeping arteries fat-free.<\/p>\n
High homocysteine levels are associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Potatoes contain vitamin B6 which helps reduce homocysteine levels in the body.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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