You may have heard that potatoes and other starchy vegetables are “bad” for you, or that they’re “not real vegetables.” This isn’t exactly the case, as long as you build a well-balanced meal. In this video, learn the benefits of starchy vegetables and how to incorporate them into a nutritious diet.
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