47–48: Tubers
Common name: Oca
Photographed in situ in southern Peru
Tubers are the storage organs of some plants. They tend to contain a number of beneficial nutrients.
47. Potatoes
Potatoes are loaded with potassium and contain a little bit of almost every nutrient you need, including vitamin C.
They’ll also keep you full for long periods. One study analyzed 38 foods and found that boiled potatoes were by far the most filling (17Trusted Source).
48. Sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes are among the most delicious starchy foods you can eat. They’re loaded with antioxidants, beta carotene, vitamin A, and all sorts of other healthy nutrients.