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Potatoes aren’t the problem — unless you eat them this way, study says

Summary by SF Chronicle
French fries are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes — but baked, mashed and boiled potatoes are not, according to a new study by Harvard researchers.

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Potato consumption has increased by 150% in recent years. In fact, on average, each person consumes half a kilo of French fries every two weeks. They're a source of carbohydrates, but they're also largely unknown. Our nutrition expert, Luis Alberto Zamora, visited us on set to share and debunk some of the myths surrounding the tuber. Potatoes are good, but it's important to consider how we eat them. French fries don't affect our health in the sa…

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SF Chronicle broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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