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Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:31 AM

Make La. commodities part of your healthy new year

Make La. commodities part of your healthy new year
Louisiana sweet potatoes are a good way to increase intake of fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C and potassium. (LSU AgCenter file photo)

Louisiana is rich in fresh, flavorful foods that can incorporated in our diet for a healthy new year. LSU AgCenter nutrition and community health agent Quincy Vidrine suggests looking for Louisiana commodities when shopping for family meals.

“I believe the closer it is grown to me, the more flavorful and better for me it is,” Vidrine said.

Her first tip is to boost fiber with sweet potatoes.

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