Potatoes, sometimes called spuds, are a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum. They come in a wide array of colours and sizes due to hundreds of years of cultivation. Potatoes aren't just good to eat, they are are a nutritious vegetable packed with essential vitamins and minerals that help support our bodies and increase energy levels. Potatoes are loaded with nutrients and contain a good amount of carbs and fibre as well as vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and manganese. They are more energy-packed than any other popular vegetable and are used in a variety of dishes all over the world! Potatoes can be baked, fried, grilled or mashed. There really is no wrong way to cook potatoes, they taste delicious no matter what you do to with them!