Get the answer, then stick around for 2 signs that you’ve cooked your spuds to a safe temperature. Most fruits and vegetables can be enjoyed either way, raw or cooked, while a few should be cooked to ...

Sweet potatoes are a beloved and nutritious root vegetable, starring in some of our favorite dishes—from crispy fries to comforting casseroles and delicious pies. Their natural sweetness and ...

There are plenty of foods in the produce aisle that taste great and offer health benefits when consumed raw, from apples and blueberries to carrots and bell peppers. Some claim that potatoes fall ...

Raw potatoes (as well as raw beans, soybeans and peanuts) contain lectins, which are sometimes referred to as “anti-nutrients.” In excess, these naturally occurring proteins can cause severe stomach ...

You've stocked up on sweet potatoes, feeling pretty good about all the cozy soups, casseroles, and fries in your future. Then, a week later, you reach into the pantry, only to find a shriveled, ...

When I was a kid, I would watch my mom in the kitchen. Every once in a while as she cut up potatoes, she’d pop a raw piece in her mouth. She’d do the same with raw meat — to test the seasoning, I ...

When I was a kid, I would watch my mom in the kitchen. Every once in a while as she cut up potatoes, she’d pop a raw piece in her mouth. She’d do the same with raw meat — to test the seasoning, I ...