Potatoes

By Hklbrries

Dear Readers: How much do you really know about the popular vegetable the potato? A good source of vitamins B and C, potatoes are fat-free and high in fiber and potassium. They are not fattening - the toppings are what add the calories and fat.

Some people think that you shouldn't eat the skin, or that all the nutrients are only found in the skin. Not so! More than half the nutrients are in the potato itself, and the skin contains one-half of the fiber.

Whether you like them mashed, boiled, baked or as fries, any potato will do. However, there are some that are a better choice, depending on what you are making. Waxy, white, red round and new potatoes are good for boiling, steaming, and scalloping. Russets are good for baking, mashing or making french fries.

I took some microwaved yellow-fleshed potatoes to Heloise Central. We did some taste-testing, and we all agreed - we love potatoes!

Heloise

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Preparation

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