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Friday, October 5, 2012

264. Adulteration

Excerpt from, “Why Potatoes Are Good for You. The Underrated Benefits of Spuds,” by Bryn Mooth, August, 2012, SparkPeople.com

But there's no need to avoid carbohydrates in moderation—especially complex carbs like the ones found in potatoes. The main problem with the humble potato is that it seems to lend itself to all kinds of adulteration: mashed with butter and cream, deep fried, stuffed with bacon and cheese—all diet-wreckers for sure.
 
Adulteration: being mixed with extraneous material

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