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Potatoes, Redeemed
A recent study may help take potatoes off the nutritional blacklist. Critics complain that white potatoes spike blood glucose, promoting diabetes and heart disease. True, but USDA researchers now say...
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Low-Fat Scalloped Potatoes with Chives
Chives contain milder versions of the same sulfur compounds that give onions and garlic their cancer-fighting power. They are a very easy herb to grow outside or in a container and have beautiful...
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New Study: Purple Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure
If you’re a “meat and potatoes” kind of person, then you’ll be delighted to learn that a new study out of the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania found that purple potatoes can reduce blood...
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Why These Are The 7 Trendiest Foods Right Now
Food trends come and go, but some deserve to stick around forever. And thanks to efforts of many popular chefs and health food advocates, organic, sustainable, raw and healthy foods are quickly...
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Recipe: Organic White Cheddar Gnocchi with Kale
Nothing says comfort to a Southern girl like a pot of dumplings…except maybe mac-n-cheese. In this dish, I tried to combine the comfort food appeal of both by creating a healthier alternative....
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Recipe: Pineapple Chicken with Red Skin Potato and Yogurt
Reminiscent of comfort food, this recipe is extremely flavorful and under 550 calories! Since the pineapples are marinated in a little honey and vinegar before being added to the chicken, the juices...
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Can Eating Carbs at Night Help You Lose Weight?
Here’s important new information for all weight-loss dieters: limiting consumption of sugar and starchy carbs to the evening meal could be a crucial determinant of successful fat loss and long-term...
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Are You Eating Foods Known to Cause Depression?
Scientists are aware that diet can have a profound effect on physical health. Now, researchers are uncovering increasing evidence that shows what we eat can also affect our mental health. A study at...
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9 Common Foods That Can Be Deadly (and How You Can Eat Them Safely)
It is not surprising to read that whole foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds are an essential part of a healthy diet. But—shocker—if you’re not careful, some of these foods can actually be...
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Everything You Need to Know About “Resistant Starch”
Most of the carbohydrates in the diet are starches. Starches are long chains of glucose that are found in grains, potatoes and various foods. But, not all of the starch we eat gets digested. Sometimes...
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Can a Banana a Day Keep Stroke at Bay?
Preliminary research suggests eating potassium-rich foods like bananas and potatoes may reduce the risk of stroke and early death in older women. While the study didn’t provide proof that potassium...
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Eating Potatoes 4 or More Times a Week Linked to Higher Blood Pressure
Potatoes are one of those foods that are easy to add to meals. They can be baked, mashed, fried and boiled. You can use them to make potato pancakes, hash browns or potato salad. In fact, potatoes are...
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13 Fun Facts About Our Favorite Holiday Spuds
‘Tis the season for sweet potato casserole, candied yams, and other recipes incorporating traditional holiday spuds—but despite their popularity, it can be hard to tell the difference between some of...
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