Food & Nutrition7 Health and Nutrition Benefits of PotatoesSavePrintRyan Raman3/29/2018|Updated: 3/29/2018Potatoes are a versatile root vegetable and a staple food in many households.They are an underground tuber that grows on the roots of the Solanum tuberosum plant (1).We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentRyan RamanAuthorAuthor’s Selected Articles8 Impressive Health Benefits of PineappleJun 13, 2018How to Safely Get Vitamin D From SunlightMay 11, 201820 Little Things That Make You Gain FatFeb 17, 2018Related Topicsweight lossnutrientspotatoes