Irish Potato

Irish Potato  can provide the following health benefits:

• Digestive Health. The fiber found in potatoes is a special type called “resistant starch,” which has the health benefits of both soluble fiber and insoluble fiber and causes less gas than other types of fiber. You can up the amount of resistant starch in potatoes by cooking them a day ahead of time and cooling them in the fridge overnight.
• Disease Prevention. Potatoes are packed with antioxidants. A diet high in antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables lowers your risk of heart disease and cancer.

  Note: To get the most out of potatoes, leave the skins on and choose colorful types such as purple potatoes. The more color in the potato, the more antioxidants it contains. Also, the skin of the potato can have up to 12 times more antioxidants than the flesh.

• Lower Blood Pressure. Baked potato skin is a great source of potassium and magnesium. When you don’t have enough potassium in your diet, your body retains extra sodium, and too much sodium raises your blood pressure. A potassium rich diet can help decrease blood pressure, protecting the heart and reducing the risk of stroke.