There always seems to be a new diet circulating the health and wellness world, with some being fads and others being long-term commitments. As a nutritionist, I often encourage people to avoid diets ...

May 7 (Reuters) - Indigenous people in the Andes domesticated the potato - a great source of starch, vitamins, minerals and fiber - 6,000 to 10,000 years ago, making this tuber a central part of their ...

“Potatoes can be part of a healthy diet, but there’s plenty of them in the diet,” he said. “The idea is to get increased exposure to fruits and vegetables that people maybe aren't eating as many as ...

When Chris Voigt ate 20 potatoes for 60 days he lost 21 pounds and gained world-wide media attention for his stunt to prove spuds can be healthier than we think. About a year later, how’s he doing?

They’re the most popular vegetable in the United States, where people eat an average of nearly 50 pounds of them a year, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department’s most recent food availability ...

Share on Pinterest What do potatoes mean for diabetes risk, and why does the cooking method matter? Image credit: Crissy Mitchell/Stocksy. Previous research has not conclusively shown that eating a ...

A selection of potatoes with different colors of flesh is served at a restaurant in Cusco, Peru, July 15, 2025. Indigenous people in the Andes domesticated the potato — a great source of starch, ...