Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)

Eat potatoes

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Potatoes are rich in important trace elements such as potassium and calcium – good for normalisin­g blood pressure and healthy bones.

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They’re a great source of fibre, which helps to keep you fuller for longer and bowel function regular.

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Potatoes contain phosphorus which keeps bones healthy, which is so important in osteoporos­is and arthritis.

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They have some antioxidan­ts such as lutein and zeaxanthin that may help lower the risk of cancer.

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Potatoes contain vitamin K, which is essential in forming clots to prevent bleeding if you have a wound.

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