Critics complain that white potatoes spike blood glucose, promoting diabetes and heart disease.
True, but USDA researchers now say that spuds have as much antioxidant activity as other disease-fighting vegetables. In fact, a 10.5-ounce baked russet potato delivers as much antioxidant punch as 2 cups of cooked broccoli, 1 1/2 cups of cooked asparagus or 1 cup of cooked red cabbage.
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