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Category: Nutrition

McDonald’s Kid’s Meal Changes

What do you think about McDonald’s reducing the portion of the kid’s meal French fries to two ounces and adding apple slices instead?
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Storing Idaho Potatoes in the Refrigerator…Right or Wrong?

Is it ok to store Idaho® potatoes in the refrigerator?
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Idaho potatoes and “specific gravity”

Can you explain the term “specific gravity” when it comes to Idaho potatoes? People have told me I need to look for a potato with high solids or specific gravity to make decent fresh fries.
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Sugar Content in Idaho® Potatoes

I saw something on the Pocatello, Idaho news about fresh potatoes being excluded from the WIC programs for purchasing fruit or vegetables. The quote that disturbed me was that someone who owned a health store there was quoted as saying that a large potato contains a cup of sugar. Is that possible?
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Potassium and Idaho® Potatoes

I heard that Idaho® potatoes have more potassium than a banana. Can that possibly be true?
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Skin-On Idaho Potato Recipes

The potato skin is supposed to have more nutrients than the flesh.  Are there any recipes where I currently peel the potatoes where I could skip that step?
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Q&A: Eyes of the Potatoes

My Grandmother told me that they eyes of the potatoes are poisonous and I shouldn’t eat them, is this true?
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Kids Menus - Healthful Tips

The folks over at Good Housekeeping have some strong feelings on what fast food operators should be feeding kids these days.
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Q & A: Healthy Potato Choices for Restaurants

We operate a restaurant in an area where people demand healthy choices on their menu. Do you have any suggestions?
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