I kid you not! Most girls rarely see the potato as their friend and that pile of buttery mash or crispy fries is definitely the enemy right? Well, it may well be so, but it is mainly because of the way that we cook potatoes that has given them such a bad rap. If we are going to deep fry them or load them up with butter and cream, of course they aren’t going to be any good for us. But, we also know that red is a really important color when it comes to sources of antioxidants – the darker the better of course. It’s therefore becomes logical to realize that a red skinned – or russet – potato is going to be a source of goodness. So, there’s no need to eschew potatoes – just choose a healthy red skinned spud and eat it with the skin on – preferably baked. Check out what the researchers at the University of Maine have to say about the healthy potato. umaine.edu I hope you embrace some of these sources of antioxidants and include more of them in your diet. Are you going to eat more? Sources: theatlantic.com onions-usa.org lowcarbdiets.about.com shape.com