Potato

So while yes, potatoes count toward your daily vegetable intake, they should also be considered part of the carbohydrate portion of your meal. Do potatoes… Read More »Can Potatoes Replace Vegetables?

According to the USDA Dietary Guidelines and MyPlate a serving of potato is 1 cup diced, mashed or baked or 1 medium boiled potato. For… Read More »What Is A Healthy Portion Of Potatoes?

When eaten as part of a meal, potatoes are generally used in place of other sources of starch, such as bread, pasta or rice. Because… Read More »Why Are Potatoes Not One Of Your 5 A Day?

When eaten as part of a meal, potatoes are generally used in place of other sources of starch, such as bread, pasta or rice. Because… Read More »Does A Potato Count As A Serving Of Vegetable?

The potato is a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum and is a root vegetable and a fruit native to the Americas. Is a… Read More »Is A Potato A Tuber Or A Legume?

Northern Star notes that its potato products must be cooked and that proper cooking to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit kills listeria bacteria.… Read More »Can You Get Listeria From Cooked Potatoes?

Sad news for spud lovers: reheating leftover potatoes could make you ill. As the Independent reported, the issue with reheating potatoes isn’t actually the process… Read More »Is It Safe To Eat Leftover Potatoes?

You want to be able to eat your potato without worrying if you are going to get food poisoning or botulism. Here’s how you can… Read More »Is It Safe To Eat Potatoes Left Out Overnight?

The health risks of eating spoiled potatoes Cooked potatoes carry a high risk of food poisoning. After a few days, they may begin to harbor… Read More »Can I Get Food Poisoning From Potatoes?

Even if you have decided to eat an entire raw potato as if it is an apple, you do need to peel it first. This… Read More »Do Potato Skins Have Bacteria?