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1 week ago

The Country That Eats The Most Potatoes Isn't The One You'd Expect - Tasting Table

According to data collected by Helgi Library in 2021, China accounted for over 25% of the world's potato consumption. In total, the population ate around 66,437 kilotons of potatoes that year. To put that in perspective, there are 1000 tons in a kiloton - we're talking about a heck of a lot of potatoes. The World Population Review has even higher figures for the following year: 69,109 kilotons, or 47.4 kilograms per person.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Eating chips regularly raises risk of type 2 diabetes by 20%, study finds

Fried potatoes significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, while healthier cooking methods have a much lower risk.
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