May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey plump,
May your potatoes and gravy
Have never a lump.
May your yams be delicious
And your pies take the prize,
And may your Thanksgiving dinner
Stay off your thighs
Showing posts with label mashed potatoes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mashed potatoes. Show all posts
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wishing You a GREAT THANKSGIVING!!
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Max Out Your Mashed Potatoes
You can safeguard the nutrients in your mashed potatoes by cooking them a little differently this year.
The trick? Boil them whole. The reason? Cubing your potatoes first will slash their potassium content by as much as 50 percent.
Potassium and More
Okay, boiling them whole does take a bit longer. But the payoff is that you get not only more potassium but more of other important minerals, too: magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. (Roasting, baking, or microwaving whole potatoes also preserves more potassium, by the way.)
Why You Need It
Potassium helps your body regulate blood pressure and heart rate, as well as nerve and muscle function. And food is your best source.
The trick? Boil them whole. The reason? Cubing your potatoes first will slash their potassium content by as much as 50 percent.
Potassium and More
Okay, boiling them whole does take a bit longer. But the payoff is that you get not only more potassium but more of other important minerals, too: magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. (Roasting, baking, or microwaving whole potatoes also preserves more potassium, by the way.)
Why You Need It
Potassium helps your body regulate blood pressure and heart rate, as well as nerve and muscle function. And food is your best source.
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