http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/233690.php
"They found that eating potatoes was not accompanied by changes in body weight, blood fats (lipids) or glucose levels (HbA1c), but resulted in lower blood pressure: the diastolic (the lower reading of a conventional blood pressure reading such as 120/80) went down by a significant 4.3%, and systolic by 3.5%. The blood pressure went down in spite of the fact 14 of the 18 participants were also on blood pressure medication".
However, deep fat frying is not advised as this destroys the healthy chemicals, leaving the consumer with only starch, fat and minerals. Vinson said that just microwaving the raw potatoes seems to be the best way to preserve the antioxidants.
They suggest eating them sans butter etc. Yummy! 8)
"They found that eating potatoes was not accompanied by changes in body weight, blood fats (lipids) or glucose levels (HbA1c), but resulted in lower blood pressure: the diastolic (the lower reading of a conventional blood pressure reading such as 120/80) went down by a significant 4.3%, and systolic by 3.5%. The blood pressure went down in spite of the fact 14 of the 18 participants were also on blood pressure medication".
However, deep fat frying is not advised as this destroys the healthy chemicals, leaving the consumer with only starch, fat and minerals. Vinson said that just microwaving the raw potatoes seems to be the best way to preserve the antioxidants.
They suggest eating them sans butter etc. Yummy! 8)
