With summer just around the corner, it is finally time to get back in shape and enjoy some sport outdoors!
The arrival of summer is the perfect time to focus on looking after our body and mind. With longer days and milder weather, we have more chance to exercise outdoors and take up healthy eating habits. Potatoes hold an important place among the foods that can help us along this path of well-being. Rich in nutrients and versatile for cooking, potatoes can be a great source of energy to help us play sport. Let’s see how to incorporate them into our diet and how to make the most out of the opportunities this season offers.
Potatoes: a nutritious ally
Potatoes are a food rich in beneficial nutrients for our body. Here is why they can be an excellent choice if you want to get back in shape:
1. Source of Complex Carbohydrates: The complex carbohydrates found in potatoes provide a gradual release of energy, which is essential for supporting long periods of exercise. This helps keep your energy levels high without the sudden spikes and drops typical of simple sugars.
2. Rich in Vitamins and Minerals: Potatoes contain vitamin C, which boosts the immune system, as well as B vitamins, which are essential for the metabolism of energy. Potassium also helps prevent muscle cramps and maintain your body’s water balance.
3. High Fibre Content: Fibre encourages good digestion and makes you feel fuller for longer, helping control your appetite and stopping you from eating unhealthy snacks.
To make the most out of the benefits of potatoes, it is important to prepare them in healthy ways. Here are some easy, delicious recipes:
- Niçoise salad with Mini new potatoes: Fresh and colourful, this Niçoise salad, made with small, handy and quick Mini new potatoes, is a speciality of the French Riviera and perfect for summer!
- Levante potato rösti with smoked salmon and horseradish cream: An effortless summer dish, this rösti made with LevanteèVita Residue-Freenew potatoes, salmon and horseradish cream is a quick and healthy recipe!
- Spring salad with Arizona new potatoes: Light and colourful, this mixed salad with baby tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, black olives and Arizona new potatoes is perfect for lunch or a quick dinner!
- Avocado, salmon and Colomba potato salad: Freshness and flavour meet in this summer salad made with Colomba potatoes, with their soft, light yellow flesh, as well as smoked salmon, hard-boiled eggs and avocado!
- Carrot, celery and Levante potato salad: A delicious summer recipe, this potato salad is made with the Levante variety, with its compact flesh and light skin, as well as celery and carrots, then seasoned with curry mayonnaise.
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