Potato day keeps the doctor apart? If you're watching your weight, you probably know to stay away from potatoes.. However, a new study shows that potatoes can actually lower blood pressure without causing weight gain, according to Pannochka, an online publication for girls and women aged 14 to 35.. net In the study, overweight or obese patients with high blood pressure consumed 6-8 purple potatoes with skins twice a day for a month. They were told to eat purple potatoes, because the root vegetable is especially rich in micronutrients.. At the same time, the potatoes were baked in a microwave oven, which contributed to the preservation of nutrients..

The results showed a reduction in diastolic and systolic blood pressure.

Most of the participants were taking antihypertensive drugs and none gained weight during the study. Although scientists have used purple potatoes, they believe red potatoes may have the same effect..

" In fact, when cooked without frying (including french fries, chips) and served without butter, margarine or sour cream, the energy value of one potato is only 110 calories and dozens of useful phytochemical trace elements and vitamins..

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