The lowly potato

I have been thinking lately about potatoes. Now I know that may sound odd but the past few years, diet "experts" have vilianized the poor potato. Why is it included in "bad" foods? Jillian and many other experts say "If it has a momma or comes out of the ground" then it is ok. Well--people--potatoes come out of the ground!! And on top of that--God created it! I found the following on a website Worlds Healthiest Foods. It has alot more info on the website about various foods and is interesting reading. http://www.whfoods.com

Potatoes' Phytochemicals Rival Those in Broccoli
Potatoes' reputation as a high-carb, white starch has removed them from the meals of many a weight-conscious eater, but this stereotype is due for a significant overhaul. A new analytical method developed by Agricultural Research Service plant geneticist Roy Navarre has identified 60 different kinds of phytochemicals and vitamins in the skins and flesh of 100 wild and commercially grown potatoes. Analysis of Red and Norkotah potatoes revealed that these spuds' phenolic content rivals that of broccoli, spinach and Brussels sprouts, and includes flavonoids with protective activity against cardiovascular disease, respiratory problems and certain cancers. Navarre's team also identified potatoes with high levels of vitamin C, folic acid, quercetin and kukoamines. These last compounds, which have blood pressure lowering potential, have only been found in one other plant, Lycium chinense (a.k.a., wolfberry/gogi berry). How much kukoamine is needed for a blood pressure lowering effect in humans must be assessed before it can be determined whether an average portion of potatoes delivers enough to impact cardiovascular health. Still, potatoes' phytochemical profiles show it's time to shed their starch-only image; spuds-baked, steamed or healthy sautéed but not fried-deserve a place in your healthy way of eating."Phytochemical Profilers Investigate Potato Benefits,"Agricultural Research, September 2007

This is just some of the info about potatoes. It isn't the potato--it is what we traditionally put ON the potato.
Just some food for thought!