Potatoes are actually the most popular vegetable in America, but sadly more than 50 percent of those are fried--turning them into a nutritional disaster, which helps account for their bad rap. It doesn't have to be this way. "A large baked potato is just as effective as pasta at getting runners ready for a hard or long workout," says Gidus. "Runners can't go wrong with potatoes." Read More...
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Potatoes: The Perfect Carb
This article from the Runner's World archive explains why potatoes are the perfect carb. Don't overlook the mighty spud for fuel or recovery.
Labels:
carbohydrate,
fuel,
potato,
recovery food
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