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Berlin's bumper potato harvest sparks citywide free-spud giveaway
world1 month ago

Berlin's bumper potato harvest sparks citywide free-spud giveaway

Germany’s record potato harvest led to a citywide free-potato giveaway in Berlin, with around 4,000 tonnes redirected from landfill to residents, soup kitchens, shelters, schools and even the zoo; 174 distribution points opened, including shipments to Ukraine, as the event—organized with Ecosia and a Berlin newspaper—shows both the abundance of the crop and tensions in food markets, while sparking new potato recipes and debates over surplus farming.

via The Guardian|
#berlin#food-aid#food-waste
Berlin bags free potatoes as Germany wrestles with bumper harvest
world1 month ago

Berlin bags free potatoes as Germany wrestles with bumper harvest

After a bumper national potato harvest, a Saxony farm distributes millions of potatoes for free to food banks, schools and churches, with Berlin receiving about 500,000 kg to help prevent waste; the effort, dubbed the “great potato rescue,” has mixed reactions—praised for reducing waste but criticized by some farmers for market disruption—and funding is expected to dry up later this year.

via BBC|
#berlin#food-banks#germany
Frequent French Fry Consumption Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk
health7 months ago

Frequent French Fry Consumption Linked to Increased Diabetes Risk

A new study suggests that while potatoes are generally healthy, French fries pose a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes due to their preparation involving frying and added salt. The study emphasizes that cooking methods significantly impact the healthfulness of potatoes, with baked, boiled, or mashed potatoes being healthier options. Potatoes are nutritious, providing fiber, vitamins, and minerals, but their health benefits can be diminished by unhealthy preparation and consumption habits. To enjoy potatoes healthily, it's recommended to cook them at home, leave the skin on, control portion sizes, and consider cooling cooked potatoes to increase resistant starch content.

via The Washington Post|
#cooking-methods#diabetes#french-fries
French Fries Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk
health7 months ago

French Fries Linked to Increased Type 2 Diabetes Risk

A Harvard study found that eating French fries is linked to a 20% increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, unlike other potato preparations like baking or boiling. The study emphasizes that how food is prepared is as important as what is eaten, with deep-frying being particularly harmful. Replacing French fries with whole grains can reduce diabetes risk by 19%, highlighting the importance of cooking methods and food choices in health outcomes.

via upi.com|
#food-preparation#french-fries#health
French Fries and Potatoes: The Hidden Diabetes Risk
health7 months ago

French Fries and Potatoes: The Hidden Diabetes Risk

A study published in BMJ found that consuming French fries three times a week increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes by 20%, likely due to the unhealthy fats absorbed during deep frying, whereas boiled, baked, or mashed potatoes do not show this association. The study emphasizes the importance of food preparation methods in health outcomes and suggests healthier cooking options to reduce diabetes risk.

via NBC News|
#diabetes#diet#french-fries
Frequent consumption of fried potatoes linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk
health7 months ago

Frequent consumption of fried potatoes linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk

A study published in the British Medical Journal found that eating chips three times a week increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 20%, with higher risks associated with more frequent consumption. The research emphasizes that how potatoes are prepared impacts their health effects, with frying significantly increasing health risks compared to baking, boiling, or mashing. Replacing chips with whole grains or healthier potato preparations can reduce the risk, while substituting potatoes with white rice may increase it. The findings are observational and do not establish causation.

via The Guardian|
#chips#diet#health