Are Potatoes Bad for Blood Pressure?

Potatoes are a staple of our diet and may raise the risk for high blood pressure

Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Could Spuds Be Bad for Blood Pressure? Potatoes are a popular staple of the American diet, but eating too many -- whether boiled, baked, mashed or fried -- may raise the risk for high blood pressure, a new study suggests. Read more ... Related Reading • High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) • Diet Plans & Programs Today's Health News •  HIV Patients Less Likely to Get Treatment for Cancer: Study •  1 in 3 Female Doctors Faces Sexual Harassment, Survey Finds •  Rural Hospitals Often Safer, Cheaper for Common Surgeries: Study •  Genetically Modified Crops Are Safe: Review •  Marriage a Buffer Against Drinking Problems? •  Scientists Test 'Magic Mushroom' Chemical for Tough-to-Treat Depression •  How Much Time Is Left? Doctors, Loved Ones Often Disagree •  Keep Busy! Stay Sharp! •  Why Pleasant Mealtimes Could Be Key to Alzheimer's Care •  Could Spuds Be Bad for Blood Pressure? •  Health Tip: Practice Rhythmic Breathing •  Health Tip: Boost Your Mood •  Too Few Americans Take Advantage of Local Parks •  Study Finds 4 in 10 Sunscreens Fall Short on SPF •  Dad's Role in Baby's Health Larger Than Thought? Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   Diseases and Conditions   MedicineNet Home From Our WebMD Sponsors Diagnosed With Cancer? Follow Us       MedicineNet Newsletters Sign up for the NEW MedicineNet newsletters today! New specialty newsletters include Cancer, Heart, Pregnancy & Newborns, Children's Health & Parenting. MedicineNet Newsletters » Quizzes • Type 2 Diabetes Defined • Bipolar Disorder And Mania • Symptoms of Heart Disease Top Viewed Articles • Exercise Cuts Cancer Risk • Gum Deadly for Dogs • Car Window UV Warning • Folic Acid & Autism Risk • Malaria Vaccine Promising Picture Slideshows • Avoid Diabetes Complications • Got Extreme Mood Shifts? • Lung Cancer Myths and Facts • Heart Symptoms Not to Ignore • ADHD Symptoms in Adults Latest Pet Health Content • Skin Problems in Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Big Dogs • Harmful Foods for Cats • 1-Minute Trainer: Small Dogs • Pets in Your Bed Bonus PDF Guide Health & Wellness Guide