Potatoes and Health: 1. To reduce your body weight, your calorie intake must be less than the calories your body uses. Potatoes are filling, they give you that satisfied feeling without the excess calories. 2. Low cholesterol diet? Eat baked or boiled potatoes with corn oil margarine, salt and pepper. 3. The protein in potatoes is readily assimilated and totally digestible. 4. Potatoes are one of the cheapest sources available of the b vitamins and vitamin c. Cooked in their jackets, they retain all their vitamins and minerals. 5. Children need potatoes every day. They not only provide a foundation for energy and strength, but also prevent excess acidity caused by excessive intake of other foods, thus preventing problems like acne 6. For total radiant health take advice of noted beauty experts. Eat a balanced diet from the four basic food groups and remember potatoes make the meal.