Yes Very, they help reduce inflammationbut its all depends on what type of arthritis you have,100% better then white potato (with arthritis you should try and avoid them because they cause inflammation in 99% of people with arthritis)
To date there is no clinical evidence that diet affects arthritis However a good way to find out in your particular case is give it up and see if there is an improvement.
It does nothing in relation to arthritis
No
They do if you like them. I LOVE potatoes.
potatoes are good to taste.
Arizona is a good place to live if you have arthritis because it is dry and the climate is not to high.
No
Potatoes are a good source of carbohydrate because they contain starch.
Although a specific diet hasn't been formulated for arthritis, it is believed that dairy, foods high in saturated fat, and nightshade veggies (tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes) tend to aggravate arthritis more. A great idea would be to keep a food diary and see after what meals/foods her arthritis gets worse.
According to the website in the associated link below (How to Treat Arthritis Pain With Neurontin or Gabapentin) it does
Potatoes are a good source of potassium. The vegetable is not called "potassium potatoes," but white potatoes, Idaho potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, new potatoes, red potatoes, and so forth.