HEART-HEALTHY POTATO WEDGES: A DIETICIAN-APPROVED SNACK!
Expert opinion from Mantwa Radebe
Master of Science (MSc) In Nutrition · 12 years of experience · South Africa
Potatoes are rich source of potassium and fiber, which plays a bigger role in keeping the heart healthy by reducing cholesterol levels in the blood, that mainly contributes to high blood pressure, and lower transportation of oxygen to the heart. So potatoes are good for heart, when not dip fried or added unhealthy toppings.
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Expert opinion from Faith Seke
PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master's degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · South Africa
Potato wedges are a good source of vitamin C as well as potassium, a nutrient that is important for heart health. Potassium helps trigger your heart to squeeze blood through your body, so yes it is true potato wedges are good for the heart.
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Expert opinion from Carl Bender
Master of Science: Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition · 6 years of experience · USA
Potatoes are a healthy food to eat as long as they aren't fried or cooked in oil. Baked potato wedges can be a healthy part of a diet, there is no evidence that they are good for your heart, but there is no evidence that moderate intake of potatoes is harmful to the heart.
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