Potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and can help with digestion, heart health, and inflammation. 

Digestion 

Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, which can improve digestion.

The starch in sweet potatoes is easy to digest.

Heart health

Fiber in potatoes can help lower cholesterol levels, which can improve heart health. 

Potassium in potatoes can help control blood pressure. 

Purple potatoes are high in antioxidants, which can help with heart health. 

Inflammation 

Vitamins B6, potassium, and C in potatoes can help relieve inflammation in the digestive and intestinal tract.

Other benefits

Vitamin B6 in potatoes helps over 100 enzymes in the body function properly, which may also help with mental health. 

Sweet potatoes contain antioxidants, including beta-carotene, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases. 

Potatoes are low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and are sodium-free.