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Yukon Gold Potatoes and Health

Potatoes contain cancer-fighting antioxidants

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Gold Potatoes

© 2007 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone

Yukon Gold Potatoes and Health

The more intense yellow color of the flesh, the higher the vitamin A levels, which promotes good vision, healthy skin, and improved immune system. The peel stores goodly amounts of potassium, helping to reduce risk of stroke, as well as vitamin A. So scrub them gently and leave on the peels when cooking.

Potatoes also contain glutathione, an antioxidant that may help protect against cancer.

More about Gold Potatoes:

• Gold Potato Cooking Tips & Hints
• Gold Potato Selection and Storage
• Gold Potato History
• Gold Potato Health Benefits
• Gold Potato Recipes
Yukon Gold Potatoes Photo © 2007 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.

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