Have you ever heard of purple potatoes?

Well this veggie can sure be an addition to your healthy diet. These potatoes are largely popular in South America with their roots in Peru.

They are of the size of golf ball though if it is allowed to reach maturity, it will grow into a larger oblong shape

Purple potatoes have similar nutritional values to the common russet potatoes. The feature that distinguishes the potato other than its colour is the antioxidant content. A purple potato has 4 times antioxidant content when compared to a common potato.

Potatoes are high in potassium which helps to regulate blood pressure. But the extra antioxidant content makes purple potato more effective than other potatoes. These potatoes have a delicate skin containing lots of nutritional values. It’s the best to keep the skin on while cooking to gain maximum nutritional benefit.

So add purple potatoes to your diet and have a healthy living.

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