^I think between the last two releases, food quality has dropped noticeably, which makes sense. Yes it seems potions at least health one's should take up more AP.
That's the opposite thing to what I said. I said FOOD should take up more AP. Maybe not all food, but a bunch of food is really incredibly effective and a better heal than far more expensive potions.
Potato products heal 100 HP and tend to grant a bonus to an attribute. Apple Pies give +100% poison resistance.