Poor diet is the biggest cause of early death across the world-with red meat and sugary drinks responsible for one in five deaths. 1  Poor diet had the greatest cumulative effect on worldwide deaths in 2013. 2  Unhealthy eating leads to more deaths through heart disease and diabetes.
Poke potatoes with the tines of a fork, and place them in the microwave oven. The more holes, the better. Cook on high power for about 4 minutes per potato. Check about halfway through, and turn potatoes over for even cooking. Potatoes are done when they can be easily poked with a fork.
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about cooking times for baked potatoes. How Long To Bake A Potato. Bake a potato for 45 minutes, in the oven at 400Â°. Clean the potato thoroughly, wrap it in foil, vent it with a fork 5 times, and place it on a cookie sheet or directly onto the oven rack.