New potato targets diabetics
Potato breeders in New Brunswick are creating a tuber to help diabetics and dieters. One of the potatoes has a lower glycemic index (GI) than ordinary potatoes.
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Potato breeders in New Brunswick are creating a tuber to help diabetics and dieters. One of the potatoes has a lower glycemic index (GI) than ordinary potatoes.
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