Eating potatoes regularly helps protect heart health

Potatoes not only have the characteristics of low fat and low calories, but also have high dietary fiber content and are rich in vitamins and minerals. According to nutritional research from the United States, a potato weighing only 148 grams can not only meet 45% of the human body's daily vitamin C needs, but also provide 9 of the 14 basic minerals needed daily.

Potatoes, rich in the mineral potassium, are a good medicine for patients with high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Potatoes contain about twice the amount of blood-pressure-lowering potassium that is found in bananas. A potato weighing 148 grams can provide 21% of the body's daily potassium needs. Potassium, magnesium and calcium affect the blood supply