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Originally Posted by Addict 
Now, vegetables and fruits are terrific, but I am thinking more and more that grains and starchy vegetables aren't necessary or even beneficial. A potato is all starch. It's very low on nutrients and we consume so many potatoes and act like we need them.
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You are right in that most of the calories in a Potato come from starch. However, potatoes (skin on) are rich in nutrients- in particular vitamins C and B6, Potasium and Manganese. They are also very easy to grow, and store well. I don't base a whole meal around them, but I do eat them the same way I would any other vegetable.