What are the nutritional benefits of potatoes?
Not only are potatoes fat free and cholesterol free, they are an excellent source of energy-giving complex carbohydrates containing many essential vitamins and nutrients.

Complex carbohydrates are broken down and converted to blood sugar more slowly than simple carbohydrates (sugars) we eat. Unlike fat, our bodies store limited amounts of carbohydrates, which means they must be replaced daily.     

Cooked potatoes eaten with the skins on are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fibre.  They are high in vitamin B6 and a good source of vitamin C.  Potatoes also offer more potassium than a banana as well as zinc, iron, phosphorous, magnesium and folate.



Click on Recipes to source a list of delicious and nutritious ideas for including potatoes into your balanced diet.  They are fun and easy, just 30 minutes or less to prepare.  And, most of the ingredients are ones that you probably have on hand.  So enjoy!