Celebrate World Nutritious Day with U.S Potatoes Fuel for The Future

Happy World Nutrition Day! It’s celebrated on 28th May and this year's theme is “Fuel For The Future” which encourages us to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. I always have U.S. Potatoes in my kitchen because it a nutrient dense vegetable making it a healthy food choice.

One of the most effective ways to improve our health and body immunity level is through good nutrition intake and healthy food choices. Do you know that U.S. Potatoes is a nutritious food ingredient to incorporate into making wholesome recipes for World Nutritious Day ~ Fuel for the Future.

U.S. Potatoes are very versatile ingredient that could inspire a wide repertoire of dishes from appetisers, soups, main dishes to desserts. U.S. potatoes are great for sustainable living and providing you the nutrients, energy, key vitamins and minerals for our daily routines and sports performance too.

U.S. Potatoes

One medium U.S. Potato provides about 110 calories of easy-to-digest calories, has zero cholesterol, zero sodium and zero fat.

One medium U.S. Potato contains 26 grams of carbohydrates (9% daily value) to fuel one’s muscles and brain. Carbohydrates provides energy to sustain your energy levels and keep your day going.

In addition, U.S. Potatoes are rich in Vitamin C (30% daily value) which makes healthier meals and play a key role in supporting the body’s immune system.

U.S. Potatoes are rich in Vitamin B6, with one medium potato providing 10% of the recommended daily value. Vitamin B6 is important for proper cell function and helps with metabolism.

Celebrate World Nutritious Day with U.S Potatoes

Potatoes have 3 grams of plant-based protein per serving. Protein is the building block for growth and a key component of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues.

High in potassium because one medium size skin on a potato contains 620 milligrams of potassium or 15% DV more than a medium-size banana. Potassium helps regulate fluids and mineral balance in and out of cells, maintain normal blood pressure, vital for transmitting nerve impulses or signals, and in helping muscles contract.

Ultra-Crispy Baked US Chili Lime Potato Wedges topped with Spicy Garlic Ponzu Aioli and Fresh Lime recipe by Chef Jason Mason

If you are running out of idea what to cook why not try this Ultra-Crispy Baked US Chili Lime Potato Wedges topped with Spicy Garlic Ponzu Aioli and Fresh Lime recipe by Chef Jason Mason to boost your nutrition needs, fuel your daily physical needs and keep you healthy and at the peak of your performance. You can check out the recipe HERE

Ultra-Crispy Baked US Chili Lime Potato Wedges topped with Spicy Garlic Ponzu Aioli and Fresh Lime Recipe

Ingredients

400gm Frozen Potato Wedges

10gm Lime powder

10gm Chili powder

20gm Honey

Spicy Garlic Ponzu Aioli

50gm Mayonnaise

1tsp Garlic powder

1tsp Ponzu

1tspSriracha Sauce

Methods Prep Time: 10min | Cook Time: 10min

1. Standby a small size mixing bowl. Mix the mayonnaise, garlic powder, ponzu and sriracha sauce.

2. Pre-heat the oven 350 Fahrenheit (180 Celsius). Arrange the frozen potato wedges on the tray. Baked the frozen potato for 10-12 minutes.

3. Standby a medium size mixing bowl. Add the cooked potato, lime powder, chili powder and honey. Toss well.

4. Transfer the potato on the plates. Served with the spicy Garlic ponzu Aioli.

These are the 4 recipes from Chef Jason Mason to boost your nutrition needs to fuel your daily physical needs and keep you healthy and at the peak of your performance:

Layered U.S. Potato Parmesan Stacks glazed with Asian style BBQ Sauce

https://uspotatogoodness.com.my/recipes/layered-u-s-potato-parmesan-stacks-glazed-with-asian-style-bbq-sauce/

Oven baked US Hash brown Potato Bruschetta topped with sour cream, avocado, and salmon cucumber salsa

https://uspotatogoodness.com.my/recipes/oven-baked-us-hash-brown-potato-bruschetta-topped-with-sour-cream-avocado-and-salmon-cucumber-salsa/

U.S. “Accordion” Crispy Potato Glazed with Dark Miso Glazed and Served with Curry Aioli

https://uspotatogoodness.com.my/recipes/u-s-accordion-crispy-potato-glazed-with-dark-miso-glazed-and-served-with-curry-aioli/

Ultra-Crispy Baked US Chili Lime Potato Wedges topped with Spicy Garlic Ponzu Aioli and Fresh Lime

https://uspotatogoodness.com.my/recipes/ultra-crispy-baked-us-chili-lime-potato-wedges-topped-with-spicy-garlic-ponzu-aioli-and-fresh-lime/

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