{
  "id": 1931937,
  "title": "End of summer treat: Enjoy seasonal potatoes with these healthy recipes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/end-of-summer-treat-enjoy-seasonal-potatoes-with-these-healthy-recipes-1931937",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T12:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/20260819/end-of-summer-treat-enjoy-seasonal-potatoes-with-these-healthy-recipes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The period from mid-to-late August, following Malbok, one of Korea's three traditional hottest days of summer, signifies an ideal time to savor fresh summer potatoes. These potatoes are renowned for their delectable taste and exceptional nutritional value, although there's no scientific basis for the belief that \"you should eat potatoes after Malbok.\" Instead, this saying serves as a gentle reminder to incorporate seasonal potatoes into your diet as the weather cools and to return to a balanced diet post-summer.\n\nIt's worth noting that potatoes are available year-round, but those harvested fresh from August through October offer a truly exceptional flavor, even when boiled. To maximize the nutritional benefits of potatoes, consider these tips, informed by sources like the U.S. health website WebMD. Potatoes are often called the \"apple of the earth\" due to their rich content of vitamin C, a crucial nutrient that supports normal immune function and promotes healthy skin. Additionally, they contain vitamin B6, which plays a vital role in various bodily functions.",
  "summary": "com. The period from mid- to late August, following \"Malbok,\" one of Korea’s three traditional hottest days of summer, is a good time to enjoy fresh summer potatoes, which are known for their flavor and nutritional value. There is no particular medical basis for the saying that “you should eat potatoes after Malbok.” Rather, it can be understood as a…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "End of summer treat: Enjoy seasonal potatoes with these healthy recipes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/end-of-summer-treat-enjoy-seasonal-potatoes-with-these-healthy-recipes",
        "published": "2026-08-19T11:57:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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