The U.S. potato industry has worked long and hard to promote spuds as a healthy, affordable food. So the industry is naturally pleased to publicize University of Washington research that found potatoes to be the biggest, most affordable source of potassium per serving of any veggie or fruit.
Potassium is essential for the proper functioning of the heart, kidneys, muscles, nerves and digestive system, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine web site.
Check out www.uspotatoes.com to learn more about the nutritional benefits of spuds. The site is associated with The U.S. Potato Board, the national potato marketing organization.
