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Discover the Magic of Spuds! 🥔✨ Did you know these golden gems are not just delicious but packed with amazing perks? Boost your energy, support heart health, and enjoy a natural source of vitamins & minerals. Potatoes are your tasty ticket to a healthier you! 🌟 Ready to make your meals more exciting? Dive into potato goodness today! 🍽️🥳

what happens if you eat potatoes a day?

Chris Voigt is the executive director of the Washington State Potato Commission. In an effort to educate the public about the nutritional value of potatoes, he ate 20 potatoes a day, for 60 days straight. That’s right, his diet consisted of only potatoes and nothing else. No toppings, no chili, no sour cream, no cheese, no gravy – just potatoes and maybe some seasonings or herbs and a little oil for some of the cooking. Here's how it turned out. #foodscience

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One medium-sized (5.3oz) skin-on potato has 110 calories, fat 0%, cholesterol 0%, fiber 7%, vitamin C 30%, Potassium 15%, vitamin B6 10%. Potato nutrition facts, calories and benefits from Potatoes USA, the authority on potatoes.

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Sweet potato helps strengthen the immune system, reduce inflammation, & improve digestion. Eating it regularly may also protect against asthma, bronchitis, & arthritis.

When it comes to plant-based complex carbohydrates, sweet potatoes are my go-to food! There are many nutritional benefits of sweet potatoes, from supporting healthy blood sugar levels to fighting inflammation and more! Plus, it’s so easy to bake or roast a sweet potato or even add it to one of your favorite recipes, making it a really versatile food. Click for more benefits of sweet potatoes along with great-tasting recipes featuring this amazing food!

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🥔Potatoes are high in fiber, which can help you lose weight by keeping you fuller for longer. Fiber can help prevent heart disease by maintaining healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels. Potatoes are also high in antioxidants, which help to prevent disease, as well as vitamins, which help your body function properly.

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