On Health Tips: The Misunderstood Spud

If your doctor wrote you a prescription for a "Baked Potato" you might think he or she is nuts. But wouldn't be so far-fetched. You get all these healthy benefits from one medium-sized baked potato with skin:

• You get 925 mg of potassium to help keep your blood pressure in check.   
• You get 50 mg of magnesium to help reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes.   
• You get 5 grams of fiber to help keep your bowels running smoothly and your appetite under control. 

Source: Consumer Reports