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Potatoes
Potatoes have developed a bad name since the
popularity of the low-carb diets. Some diets have
even put them on the nutritional "black list." In
a USDA report released this week, we find that it
is time to remove this "bad mouthing" of potatoes.
The USDA report tells us a 10.5-ounce baked russet
potato delivers as much anti-oxidant punch as two
cups of cooked broccoli, 1-1/2 cups cooked
asparagus, or 1 cup of cooked red cabbage!
Did you know that potatoes have fewer calories
than a lot of the typical so called "diet" foods?
A medium sized potato that weighs 5 ounces, which
you have either baked, boiled or steamed, has only
100 calories. Eight ounces of orange juice has 110
calories. One half cup of cottage cheese has 130
calories. A three ounce hamburger has 270
calories.
It's all those "things" we add to this... one of
the healthiest foods we can eat, that cause the
problems. Those "things" like butter and sour
cream... chilli and cheese toppings... or cooking
methods such as frying absolutely destroy a
successful weight loss program.
If eaten with spices and herbs that add no
calories, or with a low-calorie dressing, a potato
can not only be delicious, but it is so
nutritious. They have zero fat grams and are high
in fiber. They also contain vitamin C. The amount
depends on the age of the potato. The newer the
potato the higher vitamin C content.
Potatoes are also very filling and satisfying. So,
order that potato the next time you go out, but
don't drown it in butter and/or sour cream.
Potatoes have developed a bad name since the
popularity of the low-carb diets. Some diets have
even put them on the nutritional "black list." In
a USDA report released this week, we find that it
is time to remove this "bad mouthing" of potatoes.
The USDA report tells us a 10.5-ounce baked russet
potato delivers as much anti-oxidant punch as two
cups of cooked broccoli, 1-1/2 cups cooked
asparagus, or 1 cup of cooked red cabbage!
Did you know that potatoes have fewer calories
than a lot of the typical so called "diet" foods?
A medium sized potato that weighs 5 ounces, which
you have either baked, boiled or steamed, has only
100 calories. Eight ounces of orange juice has 110
calories. One half cup of cottage cheese has 130
calories. A three ounce hamburger has 270
calories.
It's all those "things" we add to this... one of
the healthiest foods we can eat, that cause the
problems. Those "things" like butter and sour
cream... chilli and cheese toppings... or cooking
methods such as frying absolutely destroy a
successful weight loss program.
If eaten with spices and herbs that add no
calories, or with a low-calorie dressing, a potato
can not only be delicious, but it is so
nutritious. They have zero fat grams and are high
in fiber. They also contain vitamin C. The amount
depends on the age of the potato. The newer the
potato the higher vitamin C content.
Potatoes are also very filling and satisfying. So,
order that potato the next time you go out, but
don't drown it in butter and/or sour cream.
