date:May 28, 2013
ovided better nutritional value for the money. Potatoes, in particular, provide one of the lowest cost options for four key nutrients including potassium, fiber, vitamin C and magnesium. Among the most frequently consumed vegetables, potatoes and beans were the lowest-cost sources of potassium and fibernutrients of concern, as identified by the 2010 USDA Dietary Guidelines.
The ability to identify affordable, nutrient dense vegetables is important to families focused on stretching their food do