Tubers
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Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission Launches Heapin’ Helpin’ Campaign
The Louisiana Sweet Potato Commission (LSPC) has launched a statewide advertising plan that will promote sweet potatoes across Louisiana. The tuber season is here and LSPC is using delivery trucks in its advertising to get to its target audience. The commission’s past advertising efforts relied on conventional media and traditional billboards. The commission has revamped…
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An Overview of Starchy Foods
Starchy foods are a major carbohydrate source, and play a vital role in achieving a healthy diet. Examples of starchy foods include cereals, potatoes, bread, pasta and rice which should make up about 60 percent of the food eaten. If possible, choose the whole grain starchy food varieties. Potato skins should also be eaten because…
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