Found them in the green grocer and instinctively reached for them. Don’t know what drew them to me, as not often do I buy potatoes. They now compete with rice for my daily diet. I looked up on line to see if there was some medicinal reason… here you go…
*Red Potatoes: “Red potatoes contain the highest levels of vitamins, minerals and healthy phytochemicals. They’re high in quercetin, a flavonoid with powerful anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. They also offer more lutein (for eye health) and choline (for brain health) than any other potato… One large red potato supplies half of the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin B6, which aids in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates and lipids and helps in the formation of red blood cells. A single red potato also supplies 30 percent of the recommended daily intake of niacin, which is essential for energy production from food and helps digestion. Niacin also helps lower LDL cholesterol — i.e., ‘bad cholesterol’ — and supports healthy skin and nerves. When it comes to the mineral potassium, which is vital for heart, nerve and muscle control, most people think of a banana as the go-to actually, a banana only contains 422 milligrams of potassium, compared to a red potato, which contains a whopping 1,670 milligrams of potassium. Increased potassium intake allows the body to excrete more sodium through the urine, which may help lower blood pressure. Also, much of the nutritional value of the red potato is found in its skin, so never peel them.”
Perhaps in this time of… this is the reason for the choice…
*Melmagazine.com