"Potato is Love, Potato is Life."

This is a public steam group where we can worship the potato.

Now, let me drop some potato history on your ass!

The potato from the perennial Solanum tuberosum, is shockingly the world's fourth largest food crop. The Inca Indians of Peru were the first to cultivate potatoes the years of 8,000 BC to 5000 BC. When the Spanish Conquistadors have conquered Peru in 1536, they had dscovered the flavouring of the potato and carried to potato to Europe. Sir Walter Raleigh in 1589 was the man to introduce potatoes to ireland with approximately 40,000 acres of land around the irish city of Cork. To this day there is known to be more than 160 wild species of the potato. the modern breeding of potatoes began in 1780, where crossings were performed between local varieties. At the beginning of the 19th century, the introduction of new potato germplasm, especially from Chile, contributed highly to the breeding of modern varieties. Still to this day potatoes are a staple in many peoples diets.


Studies show one medium-sized potato contains 110 calories and is fat, sodium and cholesterol free. One medium potato with skin provides 620 milligrams or 18% of the recommended daily value (DV) per serving. Potatoes rank highest for potassium content among the top 20 most frequently consumed raw vegetables and fruits. Potassium is a mineral that is part of every body cell. It helps regulate fluids and mineral balance in and out of cells and in doing so, helps maintain normal blood pressure. Potassium is also vital for transmitting nerve impulses or signals, and in helping muscles contract. Potassium is a powerful dietary factor that may help lower blood pressure. Unfortunately, few Americans are getting the recommended 4700 milligrams per day of potassium they need!

So please, join today and help spread potato love throughout steam.


Potato Wiki[en.wikipedia.org]
Potato Nutrition Facts[www.whfoods.com]