Spotlight on Nutrition – Potatoes

DID YOU KNOW…

Potatoes have more Vitamin C than a tomato and more Potassium than a banana? That’s good news for helping build immunity and controlling blood pressure!

Many people believe that potatoes are not healthy, because they are a carbohydrate-rich vegetable. But they are complex carbohydrates and full of fiber which aids digestion. We need to eat carbohydrates every day because they support optimal physical performance and mental wellbeing. Potatoes contain important nutrients needed in the body, like Vitamins C & B6, Potassium, and Iron. They are also fat, sodium and gluten free naturally.

Check out this video from Potatoes USA to hear more about the valuable nutrients in potatoes and their benefits throughout the body. I couldn’t have said it better myself!