Facts About Potatoes

You may know that potatoes are a potassium rich food source. In fact, one 9.3 ounce medium potato provides 15% of the daily value for potassium.  Did you know that potatoes are a good source of Vitamin C? A 9.3 ounce medium potato has 30% of the daily value of vitamin C.  It contains 2 grams of fiber and only 110 calories. Don't skip your potato. It's good for you. Word of advice, don't  trick yourself with empty calories because chips and fries are not what we are talking about here. Bake, roast, or boil your potato for lower calories. Watch what you load on your potato.  

 

 

 

 

Loaded Baked Potato*

While butter, bacon, and cheese are a delicious addition to baked potatoes, they add something other than flavor. You've guessed it: unwanted calories. Eat a medium potato topped with broccoli, cauliflower, plain Greek yogurt for added nutrition and flavor.

 

 

 

 

 

*Recipe for loaded baked potato is in this blog.