5.The Blueberry – Potato Connection
They may seem as different as two foods can be, but both are high in chemicals called phytonutrients that help protect your cells. Like blueberries, potatoes with red, blue, or purple skins have a lot of one kind — anthocyanins — that scientists think can be especially good for you. Get plenty with some roasted purple potato soup.
6.Loads of Magnesium
Potatoes are a good source of this essential nutrient your body uses to make protein, store energy, and keep your cells stable and healthy. It also helps process sugar in your blood. Some studies suggest it may help prevent migraine headaches, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, heart disease, and diabetes. More research is needed, but while you wait, bake a potato — and top it with veggie chili instead of sour cream and butter to keep it healthy.
