1. Vitamin B6 for Lower Stress Levels: Red potatoes have at least 10% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin B6 which is important for cellular renewal, a healthy nervous system and a balanced mood. The addition of this vitamin along with the other health benefits of red potatoes will help with everyday stress and also lower cholesterol and help prevent heart disease. To get the maximum amount of B6 out of your potatoes, roast or bake your red potatoes.
2. Increased Energy: Baked, mashed, or boiled red potatoes provide more energy-delivering complex carbohydrates than a cup of pasta. In a world of processed carbohydrates that lack essential nutrients, the red potato is a great source of nutrients and energy.
3. Naturally Fat Free: Potatoes are a source of fat when butter, sour cream, bacon and cheese are added as toppings. Red potatoes have a naturally buttery flavor and moist texture. Boil, roast or bake a red potato, include some fresh herbs and seasonings, add fresh veggies, and it’s still delicious and fat free.
4. Potassium for Health Blood Pressure: Naturally sodium free and high in potassium, red potatoes help maintain a healthy blood pressure. To keep cells, nerves and body fluids in your body healthy, potassium is essential, and sodium is dangerous. Red potatoes have more potassium per serving that any other fruit of vegetable: A banana has 9% and a red potato has 20%!
5. Vitamin C for Overall Health: The inside of the red potato provides 45% of our daily-recommended allowance of Vitamin C which is vital to our overall health, helping to repair body tissue and providing antioxidants. A red potato provides more vitamin C than a tomato.
6. A Great Source of Fiber: Red potatoes provide a great source of fiber because the skin, where the majority of the fiber is located, is consumed regardless of the preparation. Not only is this a gut-health benefit but will also help you feel full longer.
7. Iron for Improved Cell Function: Iron is critical to cells: assisting in oxygen utilization, enzymatic systems (especially for neural development) and overall cell function everywhere in the body. A baked red potato has about 6% of the recommended daily value of iron.
8. The Red Skin: Much of the nutritional value of a potato is found in its skin. Red potatoes are particularly healthy because of the thin, nutrient filled skins, which are loaded with fiber, B vitamins, iron and potassium. Half of the fiber of a potato comes from the skin. On red potatoes in particular, the skin is already super thin, so it doesn’t detract from the taste or texture.

1. Place potatoes in 3-quart saucepan; add enough water to cover potatoes. Cover and heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cook covered 25 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender; drain. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Cut potatoes into cubes.
2. Mix olive oil and vinegar and pour over potatoes. Add onions and salt and pepper. Refrigerate covered for at least four hours.
3. Before serving, add celery, mayonnaise and eggs. Sprinkle with paprika.