Potatoes

I don't think potatoes get enough nutrient credit. Everyone says they don't count as a vegetable. I understand this when they're in the form of fries or potato chips but it's not like we count ketchup as a vegetable or anything like that. I feel like a baked potato could be a very healthy option (depending on what you put on top of it). Potatoes aren't super high in calories but they're filling without any fat. Potatoes keep you full longer too. They have fiber (ensuring you stay regular and keep your cholesterol levels low). They are high in potassium, vitamin c (which usually gets cooked out), B6 (good for heart health), iron, and copper. Basically the only vitamin they are missing is vitamin A. Potatoes are also low in sodium and have a decent amount of protein.

So after all those healthy things in there, and the fact they can be found in the garden, people still don't think they're healthy? I think as long as you bake, not fry, and watch the toppings you put on them, they can be considered a vegetable. It frustrates me that other people, including the food pyramid/plate people, don't see that. I'm going to count them as a vegetable in spite of them.

Plus, they are so versatile. You can top your baked potato with about 150 different things (maybe not all at once) and it will still taste amazing. That's how great potatoes are. Also, they are super easy to grow or store. You can easily enjoy potatoes all year round.