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.
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