They can be cooked in a variety of ways, and are included in one out of every three meals eaten by Americans. When prepared in a healthful way, potatoes are a great source of energy and pack a nutritional punch. Potatoes are high in fiber and carbohydrates and contain more potassium than a banana.
Potatoes are naturally low in calories and contain no fat, sodium or cholesterol.
Potato skins provide fiber, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, phosphorus and B vitamins. Potatoes can be prepared by boiling, steaming, roasting or microwaving them. Avoid refrigerating or freezing potatoes - it turns the potatoes' starches to sugar and will cause potatoes to turn dark when cooked. When storing potatoes, keep them in a cool, dark and well ventilated place. Too much light causes them to turn green.