Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked

Fun Facts

1. Potatoes are one of the most common and important food sources on the planet, and they contain a wealth of health benefits that make them all the more essential as a staple dietary item for much of the world’s population. These health benefits include their ability to improve digestion, reduce cholesterol levels, boost heart health, protect from polyps, prevent cancer, manage diabetes, strengthen the immune system, reduce signs of aging, protect the skin, increase circulation, reduce blood pressure, maintain fluid balance, reduce insomnia, and boost eye health.
2. Naughty children around the world often refuse to eat their vegetables, yet they share something else in common. They almost all like potatoes! This is the strange and magical quality of potatoes; you will rarely find anyone who dislikes them or refuses to eat them.
3. The reason that potatoes have spread across the globe so quickly and has been so widely accepted is because they are a storehouse of energy and nutrition, including vitamins, minerals, and essential organic compounds.