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Nutrients in Potatoes Can Help Reduce Risk of High Blood Pressure

Researchers examined the impact of increased dietary potassium from baked/boiled potatoes and baked French fries as opposed to a potassium supplement on blood pressure and other cardiovascular disease risk factors in comparison to a ‘typical American’ control diet (lower potassium intake) among 30 pre-hypertensive to hypertensive individuals.1✅ JOURNAL REFERENCEDOI: 10.3390/nu13051610 Results revealed that including baked/boiled… Read More: Nutrients in Potatoes Can Help Reduce Risk of High Blood… »

A Guide to Growing Sweet Potatoes

Table of Contents Sweet Potato Propagation Methods: Slips and Vine Cuttings Sweet Potato Planting, Harvesting and Storage Guidelines Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes Cooking Sweet Potatoes Correctly Increases Nutrient Bioavailability Try This Sweet Potato Recipe The growing of sweet potatoes dates back to 750 B.C. Sweet potatoes belong to the Convolvulaceae or morning glory plant… Read More: A Guide to Growing Sweet Potatoes »