If you, like most of us, overindulged over the festive season and vowed to kick start 2017 with a plan to eat more healthily, look no further than the (not so) humble spud.

When it comes to nutrition, potatoes, and in particular baked ones, really are your best friend. They’re low in fat and calories, and contain absolutely NO cholesterol. They’re packed with vitamins and minerals – vitamin C, B1, B6, Zinc and Potassium to name but a few, and a medium sized (180g) baked potato contains almost as much fibre as two slices of wholemeal bread!

Potatoes are also naturally low in sodium and perhaps most importantly, they taste absolutely delicious! Let’s face it, your healthy eating plan is unlikely to last beyond January if you’re not enjoying what you’re eating…

If you, like many of us, are avoiding gluten, either for lifestyle or dietary reasons, baked potatoes make a great alternative to sandwiches for lunch and the internet is packed with tasty ideas for healthy toppings, why not try some of our Delicious Recipes like this Satisfying Superfood Salad?

You could say that the only downside to jacket potatoes is the time it takes to bake them, but we’ve solved that for you by baking then freezing them so they’re there when you need them. Our Ready Baked Potatoes only take a few minutes in the microwave and you’ve got that traditionally baked taste without the wait!

So if you want to continue your healthy eating plan beyond January, why not give our delicious baked spuds a try? And if you’ve got a favourite healthy topping you’d like to share with us, we’d love to hear from you!

Sources:

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/loseweight/Pages/the-truth-about-carbs.aspx

http://www.lovepotatoes.co.uk/health/health-and-nutrition/