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Food to Eat During Pregnancy: Why Choose Potatoes Over Rice + RECIPE
I won’t forget those 9 months I’ve spent with macho kid inside my tummy. The first 3, I almost got a miscarriage because I had a low uterus. The last 3, I was at risk for pregnancy diabetes. It was my fault. I had improper nutrition even if I took all my required vitamins and supplement. The cravings for junk food and sweets were real! Rice (and even extra rice) was a staple in my plate. If only I knew earlier that this sugar risk could be prevented if I chose to eat potatoes over rice. Did you know potatoes are nutrient-dense? Here’s why! POTATO NUTRITION Potatoes also have no fat, sodium or…
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This is Why Potatoes are a Must-Have in Every Mountaineer’s Diet
Being a mountaineer is no easy feat. I tried climbing Mt. Pico De Loro a few years back thinking it would be a simple walk in the woods. NOPE! One needs strength, conditioning, and proper nutrition to survive a trek. For members of the UP Mountaineers, perhaps the country’s most popular mountaineering organization, some adventures were meant to be savored by the palate. What would be: Best consumed on a sweaty day spent on a tiring trail? Easy to prepare around a campfire? Nutritional for the next leg ahead? Edsel Segovia, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a National Strength and Conditioning Certified Personal Trainer (CSCS, NSCA-CPT) started things off in the challenge with a brief talk on…
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Have You Heard of Dehydrated Potatoes? Here’s What You Need to Know
Take a step beyond the produce and frozen aisles to find your potatoes. Skip the snack chips and discover a more conveniently packaged, easy-to-do and healthy option to your potato cravings. Meet US dehydrated potatoes (US dehy). It’s the same premium potatoes we know and love. The only difference is in its more lightweight and compact form, and perhaps in its great versatility. US dehy are made from potatoes grown and harvested in the US, and processed under stringent standards of the US Department of Agriculture to retain consistency, quality and ensure food safety. Typically, they are made from creamy white-fleshed Russet potatoes. What’s Great About Dehydrated Potatoes? US dehy offer…