Not really. Spent potatoes probably contain quite a bit of copper and/or zinc, and so could be slightly toxic. If nothing else, they'd taste foul.

The potato or tuber is a storage organ that is developed from the swelling at the end of an underground stem. Potatoes that are harvested before they mature are often called "new potatoes" or "early potatoes." We chippers are always happy when the "new potatoes" crop comes in from Florida. "New potatoes" almost always are an appetizing soft golden color. These potatoes have a thin tender skin, which is easily rubbed off during harvesting and handling.

All Mariani products have a BEST BEFORE date located on the back of the packages. The month and year lists the ideal shelf life of the fruit.

Greening" is a color change in the potato when it is exposed to light. Avoid eating the green colour because it is bitter and may cause stomach upsets if eaten in large quantities. Remove all green portions on potatoes before eating. Better still, do not eat green potatoes at all. Potatoes displayed in plastic bags by supermarkets can turn green.

Potatoes and bread, despite their high GI, can play a major role in a high carb/low fat diet, even if your goal is to reduce the overall GI. Only about half the carbohydrate needs to be exchanged from high to low GI to derive health benefits. Of course, some types of bread and potatoes have a lower GI and these should be preferred in order to lower the GI as much as possible.

Any amount of highly-processed carbs will continue to trigger carb cravings in most people. They will also prevent those who have chosen a ketogenic diet from remaining in ketosis. For these reasons, it is highly advisable not to consume any high-carb foods, even in small amounts. Ketosis is a normal condition. Almost everyone's body goes into a state of ketosis during the night when they sleep.

You can purchase a low carb potato mix. The best thing to do is replace potatoes with turnips, cauliflower, or squash. Because turnips do not have a strong taste of their own and have almost the same texture and consistency, they tend to pick up the flavor of whatever they are cooked with. Make Turnip Salad (previously Potato Salad), fry them as fries, or au graten style. They are also wonderful in soups and stews.

Any other questions not answered here please contact the Food & Nutrition Services office at 915-779-4216

Fingerlings are similar to your own fingers. They are known for their firm, waxy, flavor texture. They are typically 1 to 2 inches in diameter and 2 to 4 inches long.

YES! Potatoes are a low calorie, fat and cholesterol-free vegetable high in vitamin C, potassium and a good source of vitamin B6 and dietary fiber.

NO! It's all those delicious toppings we use that add calories and fat. The potato contains zero fat and a 5.3-ounce potato is only 100 calories.

Our potatoes are specially grown on family owned farms located in the great Northwest - Quincy, Toppenish and Ellensburg in Washington State, Portland, Oregon and Bakersfield, California.

The Zone is not about completely avoiding certain foods, but more about making wise choices and balancing your foods. No food is absolutely banned on the Zone. While these food items should not be used often, it is ok to include them with your meals on occasion. As a general rule, you should try to keep unfavorable carbohydrates to 25% or less of your total carbohydrate allotment.

Surprisingly, no. Anatolians tend to be "easy keepers", and an adult Anatolian will eat between 40 to 60 pounds of premium quality dog chow a month. As a puppy, an Anatolian should be fed a premium puppy food for the first year. Some breeders will use puppy food for the first 18 months, and then switch to a good adult food.