Did you know that with just 110 calories, one medium, skin-on potato provides 30% of your daily value of vitamin C and more potassium than a banana?
Potatoes are one of Mother Nature’s best-kept secrets. This vegetable not only tastes good, but it is also good for you. Potatoes USA has been part of a nutritious diet and meal regime for many households, chefs and restaurants - serving up many tasty menu creations using U.S Potatoes.
In the USA, potatoes have been used as a high energy good carb for the athletes to fuel up for their competitive sports like the marathon and triathlon.
Now, this potatoes goodness is experienced by our local Malaysian marathon runners at the Putrajaya Night Marathon, held on 27 October 2018 in Dataran Putrajaya.
A booth was set up at the near the starting line to promote the goodness of Potatoes USA to the runners.
Nutrition Today journal indicates high-quality carbohydrates and physical performance suggests that balanced diets high in natural, carbohydrate-rich foods like nutrient-dense potatoes, may be optimal for improving performance among elite endurance athletes.
Numerous studies conducted over the past 40-50 years also suggested that carbohydrates are a primary macronutrient for sustaining and improving athletic performance.
Here are some of the reasons why runners like you should include potatoes in your diet while going for the PR in your marathon.
26 grams of carbohydrate: Count on the quality carbs in potatoes for optimal mental and physical performance. Plus, potatoes contain as much if not more of several essential vitamins and minerals than spaghetti, brown rice or whole wheat bread (compared on a per-serving basis).
620 Milligrams of Potassium: With more potassium than a medium-size banana, potatoes are perfect for aiding muscle, cardiovascular and nervous system function during long endurance events.
110 Calories for Energy: Easily digestible and more energy dense than any other popular vegetable, potatoes are a good choice to fuel the demands of racing a triathlon.
Potatoes also have one of the highest overall antioxidant activity among vegetables.
So, fuel up for your next marathon with Potatoes USA. Enjoy it using the healthier ways of cooking like baking, boiling and air-frying instead of deep-frying.
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