Inspirations

Green Potatoes

WILL CONSUMING POTATOES WITH GREEN PATCHES MAKE YOU SICK? No. Green spots or patches on potatoes (known…

DO POTATOES HAVE A HIGH GLYCEMIC INDEX (GI)? The GI of potatoes is highly variable and depends on a…

ARE THERE DIFFERENCES IN NUTRIENT CONTENT BETWEEN DIFFERENT FORMS OF POTATOES (I.E. FRESH VS. FROZEN VS. DEHYDRATED)?…

IF I AM TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHT, DO I NEED TO AVOID POTATOES? No. Research demonstrates that…

ARE POTATOES HIGH IN CARBS? Yes. Potatoes are a carbohydrate-rich vegetable. POTATO FACTS A medium, 5.2 ounce…

HOW DO SWEET POTATOES AND WHITE POTATOES COMPARE WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR NUTRITION PROFILES? Both sweet…

Are potatoes beneficial in the diet of an athlete? Yes. One medium (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato provides…

ARE ALL THE NUTRIENTS IN THE SKIN OF THE POTATO? No. While the skin does contain approximately…

CAN PEOPLE WITH DIABETES EAT POTATOES? According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), starchy vegetables such…

ARE WHITE VEGETABLES LESS NUTRITIOUS THAN THOSE WITH BRIGHT COLORS? No. Vegetables of every color provide important…

Do I need to be concerned about Lectins in Potatoes? Lectins are naturally occurring proteins found in…

DO I NEED TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT PESTICIDES ON U.S. POTATOES? No. Even a small child…

ARE DEHYDRATED POTATOES MADE FROM REAL POTATOES? Yes. Dehydrated potatoes are made from real potatoes, with…

Are potato beneficial in the diet of an athlete? Yes. One medium (5.3 ounce) skin-on potato…