The potato is a tuber a short, thick, underground stem with stored starches and sugars of the potato plant. Potatoes are one of the most common and important food sources on the planet, and they contain a wealth of health benefits that make them all the more essential as a staple dietary item for much of the world's population. These health benefits include Cancer Prevention, Heart Health, Inflammation, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Stones, Digestion, Scurvy, Diarrhea, Satiety and Weight Management, Skin Care, Rheumatism, Brain Function and Weight Gain.