That beautiful white mound of mashed potatoes on your plate had humble beginnings 7,000 years ago in South America. Potatoes took a circuitous route via Ireland to make it to North America before becoming a favorite side dish.

SOURCES: WHFoods.org, FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov

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