nutrition
New nutrient profiling tools confirm starchy vegetables deliver comparable nutritional value as non-starchy vegetables and whole fruit
A new study recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition has challenged the tendency in nutrition research to separate starchy vegetables from their... READ MORE »
New dietary guidelines reaffirm importance of vegetables, potatoes included
It’s official: the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans have yet again confirmed the importance of eating more vegetables, such as potatoes that ... READ MORE »
Where diets offer empty promises, potatoes give people their deserved fill
Back when the potato was still seen as a novelty by most of the world, Andean people were way ahead of the curve in their intimate knowledge of the cr... READ MORE »
Studies on athletic performance benefits of potatoes underway
Potatoes are a nutritional powerhouse providing an excellent source of vitamin C and potassium, even more than bananas. In fact, compared to many othe... READ MORE »
Breaking down high-quality carbohydrates
Nutrition Today published the manuscript “High Quality Carbohydrates: A Concept in Search of a Definition” in its November/December issue. The ... READ MORE »
Potatoes packed with additional nutrients developed by scientists
Scientists at the International Potato Centre (CIP) in Peru are seeking to supply the world with a “super potato,” packed with additional nutrient... READ MORE »
Micronutrients for stress reduction in potatoes — and for growers
{Sponsored} Micronutrients tend to fall by the wayside, but their importance should not be overlooked. A comprehensive nutrition plan is paramount. T... READ MORE »
