Bones are a part of the body that are constantly changing as new bone tissue is generated. Although following 30, this process becomes difficult, causing degenerative diseases. One of the symptoms that increases with the passage of time is muscle cramps.
According to specialists from the National Library of Medicine, these sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms are very common and often occur following exercise.
This can be very painful and last from a few seconds to several minutes. They can usually occur in any muscle, but most commonly occur in the feet, hands, arms, thighs, and legs.
In this sense, it is essential to take care of bone health, consuming foods rich in calcium and phosphorus, as well as regular exercise.
However, there are specific foods that contribute to bone health and help regulate weight. The Mamás Latinas web portal details that potatoes have healthy properties that favor a person’s state of health.
The potato is considered a basic and economic food, which provides multiple micronutrients such as iron, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C, and covers 2% of iron in the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI), for the Mexican population, 8% of phosphorus and 15% vitamin C.
Potatoes are rich in starch and a significant part of it is resistant to digestion; that is, it has benefits similar to those of fiber.
Also, potatoes are characterized by being a superfood rich in potassium, a nutrient that is responsible for preventing annoying cramps, avoiding muscle weakness and fatigue. It also contains high amounts of vitamin D, which helps keep bones strong, as well as teeth and the thyroid gland.
On the other hand, potatoes do not contain fat and normally, a medium potato provides only 100 calories; In this way, it is a food that favors weight loss.
Source: International media
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