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Jul 2022
15m 30s

You Say Potato – Part II

Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM
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This shape shifting vegetable has a very different nutritional profile depending on which kind you serve and how you serve it. This episode features audio from Glycemic Index of Potatoes: Why You Should Chill and Reheat Them, How to Reduce the Glycemic Impact of Potatoes, and The Healthiest Type of Potato. Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast.

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