Starchy and non-starchy vegetables differ in the amount of starch they have. Starch is a type of carbohydrate that gives you energy. Both types of vegetables are packed with vitamins and minerals and ...

Fruits contain seeds and come from the flowering part of a plant. Vegetables are the edible parts of a plant, like the leaves, bulbs, roots, or stems. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, ...

In the United States, the government sorts food into five categories: dairy, fruit, grains, protein and vegetables. Potatoes are currently classified as a vegetable. But a government agency called the ...

(The Hill) – Spuds won’t be considered a starch following protests from more than a dozen senators. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she received assurances Wednesday that potatoes will not be ...

Boil ’em. Mash ’em. Stick ’em in a stew. Feed them to your picky toddler who won’t eat anything else. Steal them off of your partner’s plate after you’ve insisted you’re not hungry. Throw them in the ...