POTATOES
They are now the biggest vegetable crop in the United States (U.S.), where the average person eats 55 pounds, or 25 kilograms (kg) of potatoes every year.They are an important staple food in many countries around the world.
This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods.
- Some evidence suggests that potatoes might help reduce inflammation and constipation
- A medium potato contains around 164 calories and 30 percent of the recommended daily B6 intake.
- A baked potato on a winter’s day makes an economical, warming, and nutritious treat.
Potatoes are edible tubers, available worldwide and all year long. They are relatively cheap to grow, rich in nutrients, and they can make a delicious treat.The humble potato has fallen in popularity in recent years, due to the interest in low-carb foods.
However, the fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals it provides can help ward off disease and benefit human health.
Potatoes were first domesticated in the Andes in South America up to 10,000 years ago. Spanish explorers introduced them to Europe in the early 16th century.
POTATOES
Potatoes are edible tubers, available worldwide and all year long. They are relatively cheap to grow, rich in nutrients, and they can make a delicious treat.The humble potato has fallen in popularity in recent years, due to the interest in low-carb foods.
However, the fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals it provides can help ward off disease and benefit human health.
Potatoes were first domesticated in the Andes in South America up to 10,000 years ago. Spanish explorers introduced them to Europe in the early 16th century.
They are now the biggest vegetable crop in the United States (U.S.), where the average person eats 55 pounds, or 25 kilograms (kg) of potatoes every year.They are an important staple food in many countries around the world.
This MNT Knowledge Center feature is part of a collection of articles on the health benefits of popular foods.
- Some evidence suggests that potatoes might help reduce inflammation and constipation
- A medium potato contains around 164 calories and 30 percent of the recommended daily B6 intake.
- A baked potato on a winter’s day makes an economical, warming, and nutritious treat.
