About Potatoes
The potato family is considered the largest food crop family following after wheat, rice, and corn. Potatoes often go under the name spud or tuber. Potatoes did not arrive to the colonies until 1621. The potato contains a starchy yet soft content in which can be cooked in multiple forms such as; fried, baked, mashed, or boiled.
The potato family is considered the largest food crop family following after wheat, rice, and corn. Potatoes often go under the name spud or tuber. Potatoes did not arrive to the colonies until 1621. The potato contains a starchy yet soft content in which can be cooked in multiple forms such as; fried, baked, mashed, or boiled.
Benefits
Potatoes are considered comfort food with benefits that include:
Vitamin B6
Cell Building
Enhancement
of Athletic Performance
Cardiovascular Protection
Brain Cell and Nervous System Activity
Other Benefits
Bone Health
Heart Health
Prevention of Cancer
Metabolism
Skin
Healthy Alternatives
Roasted Turnips
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Mashed Cauliflower
Kale Chips
Baked Celery Root
French Fries ➞ Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Pre-heat oven to 425F
- Scrub Yams or Sweet Potato until entirely clean
- Toss with olive oil, add salt and pepper
- Spray a baking sheet with vegetable spray
- Carefully lay out the the fries not touching one another
- Bake for 25 minutes turning once halfway through
- Enjoy!
No Carb Substitutes for Potatoes
Zucchini Pancakes
Baked Veggie Strips
Turnips
Tempura Mushrooms and Veggies
Did you know...?
Potatoes are in the same family as eggplants, peppers, tomatoes, and tobacco.
It's nickname is Spud.
It comes in different colors.
It's reputation doesn't do it justice, it is actually very healthy if cooked and prepared in the right way.
