June 6, 2024 — In April, as a federal advisory committee worked to update U.S. nutritional guidelines, a question started making headlines: Should potatoes continue to be classified as a vegetable? Eric Rimm, professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Nutrition at Read More
With its tree-like florets and vibrant green hue, broccoli is not only visually appealing but also a nutritional gem. As a member of the Brassicaceae family, alongside cauliflower, kale, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, it’s a part of a vegetable tribe renowned for Read More
Nutritional benefit is one of the top focuses for marketing potatoes in 2024. According to Stockholm-based Lifesum’s list of five best diet changes to improve mental health, increasing consumption of root vegetables and other complex carbohydrates can help reduce symptoms of anxiety. Read More
Before the pandemic, Barbara Senich, a retiree from Chapel Hill, N.C., was diagnosed with prediabetes, meaning the sugar levels in her blood put her at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. The source of that blood sugar was sweet foods, grains, and Read More
Haircare tips: Here’s how including salmon, spinach, eggs, Greek yoghurt, and sweet potatoes in your diet can boost hair growth and maintain a healthy scalp. These nutrient-rich foods provide essential vitamins and minerals like omega-3 fatty acids, biotin, and vitamin A, to Read More
Are potatoes healthy? Potatoes are anything but a “bad” carb. For one, spuds are sustainable, with a low carbon and water footprint, and less land is required for their production compared to other crops, according to a 2021 study in—get this—the journal Read More