Health Benefits of Potatoes.

[T.T.]

Although french fries and potato skins are usually high in fat and calories, the potato has zero fat and cholesterol, and it's low in sodium.

So when you prepare them right, potatoes can make delicious, satisfying, and healthy dishes.

Types of Potatoes

Americans eat more potatoes than any other vegetable. In 2019, every American ate an average of 49.4 pounds of potatoes. The root vegetable is easy to grow and is used in countless dishes year-round.

Plus there are numerous varieties of potatoes, but they're categorized into three basic types: starchy, waxy and all-purpose.

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I love potatoes mashed or just boiled. Usually buy the ones with a red skin can't think of their name off hand.

[Peri]

I haven't bought potatoes in a long time. While they may be healthy, because of what I tend to put them isn't, so that is probably why I haven't had them.

[T.T.]

Peri agree it is hard not to add goodies for that extra taste.

[Louisa]

Like potatoes occasionally . I agree it's what we add that makes them bad lol

[T.T.]

Louisa we are all naughty at times though.

[alice]

I love potatoes especially mashed, could just eat a plateful on their own...

[T.T.]

Alice mashed potatoes are good.