Are You Eating Too Many Potatoes?

Potatoes are a starchy vegetable that’s commonly consumed in the United States. Americans ate an average of 49.4 pounds per person in 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Eating too many potatoes, especially deep-fried or laden with added fat and salt, can cause side effects such as raised blood sugar and blood pressure, despite potatoes being a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Related Keywords

Greece ,United States ,American ,Greek ,Americans ,Simone Harounian ,Us Department Of Agriculture ,American Diabetes Association ,Dietary Guidelines ,Daily Value ,Side Effects ,Eating Too Many ,Dietary Guideline ,Better Way ,Meat Instead ,Blood Sugar ,White Potatoes ,Scalloped Potatoes ,French Fries ,Blood Pressure ,Source Of Energy ,Vegetables ,Sweet Potatoes ,Tarchy Vegetable ,Resistant Starch ,