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Old March 24th, 2011, 06:04 PM
SamIam SamIam is offline
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Originally Posted by SuperWanda View Post
Acanas grasslands use to just have sweet potato (which I don't think is the same as white potatoes for aggravating arthritis) but now contains russet as well.
The nightshade family (potato, tomato, eggplant, peppers) is the one that can aggravate arthritis. Sweet potato/yam is an entirely different plant altogether, but more difficult to grow as it needs a more tropical climate - which is why regular Irish potatoes of whatever variety are easier to come by.
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