13/04/2022
Everyone loves potatoes but are they your friend or your enemy on your fitness journey? 🥔
While potatoes sometimes get a bad rep because of high-calorie foods like fries and chips, when cooked correctly, they can be a fantastic ally for muscle building and training.
Potatoes are "good", complex carbs and a great source of energy before or after a workout. If you minimise the amount of oil or fat you use while cooking them, they won't be as high-calorie and instead help you perform better and recover faster after exercise.
A few tips to cook these in a healthier way:
- Limit fat - if you make mashed potatoes, for example, avoid adding a bunch of butter. Simply boil the potatoes, mash them, and add some low-fat milk for extra creaminess.
- Bake don't fry - if you're a fan of fries, you can get a similar effect and texture when you bake the potatoes or throw them in the air fryer instead of deep frying them.
- Flavour is in the seasoning - instead of relying on butter or oil to give your potatoes flavour, use different seasonings, such as black pepper, garlic powder, paprika or chilli powder.
The best moment to eat potatoes is 1-2 hours before or after working out - that's when you get the most benefits!