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From maintaining a healthy gut to the secrets of a perfect fry at home, this coverage serves up plenty of positive messaging about potatoes’ versatility and nutritional benefits.
Mashed: Julia Child’s Method for Extra-Creamy Potato Salad
Legendary chef Julia Child liked to douse her potatoes in liquid — chicken broth or starchy leftover water from boiling the spuds — to add moisture and help the dressing stick to the potatoes.
EatingWell: Potato Salad vs. Pasta Salad: Which Is Better for Blood Sugar?
Dietitians say potato salad can fit into a blood-sugar-friendly eating pattern, thanks to the fiber and resistant starch in cooked, cooled potatoes, both of which support a more gradual rise in blood glucose.
Resistant starch not only supports a blood-sugar-friendly diet. Researchers behind a study published in Nature say that it also helps feed beneficial bacteria in your gut microbiome, which can influence everything from inflammation and cholesterol to body fat.
EatingWell: 4 ‘Bad’ Breakfast Foods You Should Be Eating for More Energy
Registered dietitian Toby Amidor points out that “potatoes are a nutrient-dense vegetable that provides the energy, potassium and vitamin C you need to fuel your day.” She recommends potatoes in a breakfast skillet, potato and egg hash or topped with scrambled eggs, chives, Greek yogurt and everything bagel seasoning.
Tasting Table: The Ideal Oil Temperature For Crispy Homemade French Fries Every Time
For fries with a tender inside and crispy outside, this guide says oil temperature is crucial. It recommends starting around 325°F to cook them through, then finishing with a hotter second fry for extra crunch.
HELLO!: These ‘healthy habits’ could actually be making you hungrier in midlife
This article pushes back on the temptation to cut carbs, sharing that foods like potatoes provide fiber and “steady-release energy that can help support fullness and reduce cravings, particularly when paired with protein and healthy fats.”
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