Potato

A surprisingly potassium- and vitamin-C-rich staple; cooking then cooling it forms gut-friendly resistant starch.

Benefits

Blood pressure support (potassium)
energy
gut support
satiety

Key compounds

Potassiumvitamin Cvitamin B6fiber (with skin)resistant starch (when cooked then cooled)

May help with

Low potassium
low energy
constant hunger

Best for these goals

Heart healthenergy & vitalitygut health

How to use it

Roast, boil, mash, or bake — keep the skin on for fiber

Evidence level

Nutritional

Cautions & interactions

High glycemic, especially mashed or fried; discard green or sprouted potatoes (they contain solanine); deep-fried forms are far less healthful

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