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Do potatoes raise blood pressure?

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They found that there was an 11 per cent higher risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) if participants had four or more servings a week of baked, boiled or mashed potatoes, and 17 per cent higher risk for French fries (chips), compared to people who had less than one serving a month.


Can I eat potatoes with high blood pressure?

According to Macrobiotic nutritionists and health practitioner Shilpa Arora says, "high potassium food items should be encouraged for high BP. Potatoes, beets, carrots, oranges and bananas are excellent food choices." Potassium negates ill effects of sodium, by eliminating sodium through your urine.

What kind of potatoes are good for high blood pressure?

The researchers concluded that purple potatoes are an effective agent for lowering blood pressure and thereby lower the risk of heart disease and stroke in patients with high blood pressure.

What foods can elevate blood pressure?

These foods may raise your blood pressure:Processed meats such as bacon and hot dogs.Canned foods with preservatives.High-sodium foods such as pickles and potato chips.Fried foods such as french fries and chicken strips.Fatty meats.Vegetable oil and margarine, which are high in trans fat.Table salt.Grapefruit*

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