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Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen
Dietician – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa
Potatoes contain no specific properties that would make them standout as being good for your heart however, it all really depends on how these are prepared. If you make potato wedges at home, and you keep the skin on and bake them in the oven with some herbs; then the wedges will contain a good amount of fibre ensuring that the carbohydrates within the potatoes are broken down slowly resulting in a steady increase in blood sugar. Using the herbs are a great alternative to salt, as these are naturally sodium free and will therefore not increase your blood pressure. If you do however consume take-out potato wedges that are fried in trans-fat oils and salted to the max, then this can result in an increase in both blood pressure and cholesterol.
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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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