Potato

Mashed potatoes benefit your health because they offer a rich source of potassium. Each cup of mashed potatoes provides 622 milligrams of potassium, or 13… Read More »Why Is Mashed Potatoes Good For You?

They’re a great source of fiber and healthy carbs, which can help keep you feeling full, especially if you boil them, says obesity specialist Spencer… Read More »Do Mashed Potatoes Keep You Full?

Mythbusters host Grant Imahara asks the French fry makers to answer questions everyone asks themselves, like, “Are French fries made of mashed potato goo?” (A:… Read More »Are Mcdonald’S Fries Made From Mashed Potatoes?

According to Mayo Clinic, eating lots of potatoes can lead to increased cravings for carbohydrates, which can trigger a problematic cycle that leads to more… Read More »What Happens If You Eat A Lot Of Mashed Potatoes?

The skin is not only the familiar tan and brown, but red, purple, blue, pink with yellow spots, and yellow with pink spots, and it… Read More »Do Potatoes Get Sweeter With Age?

You should certainly rinse the potatoes — we prefer russets — to remove any dirt and debris. You can even give them a quick scrub… Read More »Do You Have To Wash Potatoes Before Baking?

Generally, potatoes need between 1-2 inches of water per week; this could be provided by rain events or you to make up the difference. Can… Read More »Should You Water Potatoes Every Day?

Origins of the folk remedy The claim is that putting sliced raw potatoes against the bottom of your feet — and wearing socks to hold… Read More »What Does Putting Potatoes In Your Socks Do?

The Food and Drug Administration advises you wash potatoes before you eat them. Potatoes grow in the ground, and carry not only dirt but also… Read More »Why Are Some Potatoes Dirty?

Don’t Wash Before Storing Since potatoes are grown underground, they often have dirt on their skins. While it may be tempting to rinse off the… Read More »Should I Wash My Potatoes Before Storing Them?