Potatoes

[egyptian_mommy]

Do you view them as a healthy thing or otherwise?

[TigerofMu]

I think the potassium is important, and you can cook them in relatively healthy ways, like baking with the skin on.  Sweet potatoes are a lot better for you nutrient wise though.

[PrincessZ20]

I view them as kind of neutral...I wouldn't serve them as a vegetable in a meal, but I still serve them somewhat regularly. 

[LntLckrsCmQut]

Potatoes are very healthy, especially if you eat the skin. It's what you do to them that isn't healthy.

[LntLckrsCmQut]

Potatoes contain more nutrients than just potassium. 1 potato with skin that has been baked containes 48% Vit C, contains iron(18%), Vit A and calcium. Bake it with a bit of good quality oil and you boost the nutrient content up even more. Potatoes also contain 26% fiber and 7 grams of protein.

Quoting TigerofMu:

I think the potassium is important, and you can cook them in relatively healthy ways, like baking with the skin on.  Sweet potatoes are a lot better for you nutrient wise though.

[auntangelofsix]

yes

[frndlyfn]

They can be healthy but the healthiest part is their skin which most of us throw away.

[batjmom]

 I think of them as healthy.  I had seasoning to the outside before baking and the kids love that.  We dont add anything else to ours

[TerriC]

I think they can be healthy if prepared to be so.  I love potatoes.  =-)

[Vertical15]

I think they are healthy.  Eaten just like anything else, made healthy and portions correct.

[egyptian_mommy]

I agree that in general they're decently healthy but it's all in the preparation. :-)