When it comes to potatoes, people are clearly huge fans. In fact, Americans eat an average of 55 pounds (25kg) of these tubers every year. Although some folks say to stay clear of the carb-heavy potato, there are plenty of health experts who extol the benefits of this starch. It really comes down to how often you eat them and how you prepare them. We’re going to explain why potatoes are amazing, versatile, and an essential item to incorporate in your diet.
Like all things in life, vegetables come in great varieties. You’ve got your broccoli with its high fiber and protein content. There’s cucumber, with Vitamins C and K, and magnesium. Carrots contain lutein, Vitamin B6 and iron. Then there is the potato, which has more carbs than those others. So when you see a potato, run for the hills, right? Not at all!
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The Great Debate: Should We Be Eating Potatoes?