Now that you know how nutritious potatoes are, give this delicious and easy potato recipe a try!
Chili-Dusted Avocado Potatoes
2 large russet (baking) potatoes
2 tsp canola oil
3/4 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp salt
4 slices low fat turkey bacon
1 avocado cut into 16 slices
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup fat free sour cream (optional)
hot pepper sauce to taste (optional)
Coat baking sheet with foil and spray. Cut each potato into 4 slices and trim so that each piece lays flat. Rub each slice evenly with olive oil and sprinkle with chili powder and salt. Cook potatoes until tender and can easily be pierced with a fork. Meanwhile cook turkey bacon and when cooked set aside on a plate. When potatoes are tender top each piece with half a slice of turkey bacon, 2 slices of avocado and 1 tablespoon of cheese. Leave in the oven for a few minutes until cheese is melted. Top with sour cream and hot sauce if desired.
6.19.2013
6.17.2013
Are You Eating Enough of THIS Veggie?
I was reading a Women's Health article on potatoes and was surprised at some of the things I have learned. Researchers are saying that eating potatoes is just as important as filling up on more colorful produce. Read through all of their interesting findings and see if you can't start finding ways to incorporate more potatoes into your diet!
In the past, spuds haven't been a vegetable that received a lot of love. Researchers in nutrition science are now wanting all of us to know that we definitely shouldn't avoid them. They are finding that eating potatoes is just as important as filling up on the other, more colorful veggies, according to a new supplement published in the journal Advances in Nutrition.
Researchers gathered at Purdue University to bust the myth that white veggies--potatoes in particular--aren't as nutritious as colored ones. While potatoes get a bad rap for being starchy, they are also filled with vital nutrients, says supplement coauthor Connie Weaver, PhD, head of the department of nutrition science at Purdue University. One medium baked potato provides 11 percent of your recommended daily fiber intake and 12 percent of your recommended daily magnesium intake. What's more, potatoes are the highest dietary source of potassium.
It's not hat you have to replace other vegetables with potatoes, says Weaver. But since people in the U.S. generally don't get enough fiber, potassium and magnesium according to the National Institutes of Health, you don't want to nix them from your diet either.
The bottom line: when it comes to which veggies you eat, it's not one versus the other, says Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, CDN, author of Read It Before You Eat It and nutrition expert in New York.
"The important thing to emphasize is variety," she says. "One fruit or vegetable doesn't give us everything we need--it's the blend of colors that count, and that includes potatoes."
In the past, spuds haven't been a vegetable that received a lot of love. Researchers in nutrition science are now wanting all of us to know that we definitely shouldn't avoid them. They are finding that eating potatoes is just as important as filling up on the other, more colorful veggies, according to a new supplement published in the journal Advances in Nutrition.
Researchers gathered at Purdue University to bust the myth that white veggies--potatoes in particular--aren't as nutritious as colored ones. While potatoes get a bad rap for being starchy, they are also filled with vital nutrients, says supplement coauthor Connie Weaver, PhD, head of the department of nutrition science at Purdue University. One medium baked potato provides 11 percent of your recommended daily fiber intake and 12 percent of your recommended daily magnesium intake. What's more, potatoes are the highest dietary source of potassium.
It's not hat you have to replace other vegetables with potatoes, says Weaver. But since people in the U.S. generally don't get enough fiber, potassium and magnesium according to the National Institutes of Health, you don't want to nix them from your diet either.
The bottom line: when it comes to which veggies you eat, it's not one versus the other, says Bonnie Taub-Dix, MA, RD, CDN, author of Read It Before You Eat It and nutrition expert in New York.
"The important thing to emphasize is variety," she says. "One fruit or vegetable doesn't give us everything we need--it's the blend of colors that count, and that includes potatoes."
6.10.2013
Bananas-You Will Never Look At Them The Same Way Again
I found a random article online about bananas. I had to read it because bananas are one of my favorite things to eat, I usually eat at least one every day. And if I go a day or two without a banana I honestly have withdrawals. Here are some very interesting facts about bananas and the great things they can do for you!
Bananas contain three natural sugars-sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. So next time you are dragging don't reach for that energy drink that is so unhealthy for you, instead grab a banana for some instant and healthy energy!
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No surprise then that the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
Energy isn't the only way a banana can help to keep you fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number or illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to your daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent study that was done by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and overall make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills, eat a banana! The vitamin B6 that bananas contain regulates blood glucose levels which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and that helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique fruit is extremely high in potassium and yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure so much so that the US Food and Drug Administration has allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham school (England) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making students more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, by adding bananas to your diet you can help restore a more normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meal helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito Bites: Before you reach for the insect bite cream , try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it very successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
The banana is a natural remedy for many things. When you compare it to an apple it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorous, five time the vitamin A and iron and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.
Bananas contain three natural sugars-sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. So next time you are dragging don't reach for that energy drink that is so unhealthy for you, instead grab a banana for some instant and healthy energy!
Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No surprise then that the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.
Energy isn't the only way a banana can help to keep you fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number or illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to your daily diet.
Depression: According to a recent study that was done by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana. This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and overall make you feel happier.
PMS: Forget the pills, eat a banana! The vitamin B6 that bananas contain regulates blood glucose levels which can affect your mood.
Anemia: High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of hemoglobin in the blood and that helps in cases of anemia.
Blood Pressure: This unique fruit is extremely high in potassium and yet low in salt, making it perfect to beat blood pressure so much so that the US Food and Drug Administration has allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Brain Power: 200 students at a Twickenham school (England) were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power. Research has shown that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making students more alert.
Constipation: High in fiber, by adding bananas to your diet you can help restore a more normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meal helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito Bites: Before you reach for the insect bite cream , try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it very successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
The banana is a natural remedy for many things. When you compare it to an apple it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorous, five time the vitamin A and iron and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.
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