French fries tied to diabetes risk, but not all potatoes 'created equal,' study finds

All potatoes are not created equally, a massive new study has found – especially when it comes to the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that eating just three servings of french fries per week was associated with a 20% higher risk of developing T2D. Baked, boiled or mashed potatoes, however, were not linked to an increased risk.

"We're shifting the conversation from, 'Are potatoes good or bad?' to a more nuanced – and useful ...