3.You’ll Eat Less
Potatoes top something called the satiety index, which ranks how well different foods satisfy your hunger. Based on calories, nothing beats the potato. If you feel full, you’re likely to eat less, which makes you less likely to get heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and diabetes. And what’s more satisfying than mashed potatoes? (Keep the skins, and leave out the butter and cream.)
4.Packed With Potassium
A boost in this mineral can help lower your blood pressure, and it works better if you get it from food instead of supplements. Potatoes have more of it gram-for-gram than bananas — or any other fruit or vegetable, for that matter. For a new twist, try accordion potatoes: Make thin slices in them, but don’t cut through. Then drizzle with olive oil and garlic, and bake.
