Many people mistakenly believe that potatoes are not good for you. Potatoes got of plenty negative press in the low-carb diet craze and some of that bad press has stuck around. It's true that potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and can have a high glycemic index. However, most of us need plenty of healthy carbohydrates and the glycemic index of potatoes can be muted by eating the fibrous skin and eating other foods along with the potatoes, which most of us would do anyway...not sure I'd ever eat a meal of just potatoes. I never say never...and I do love me some french fries, but now I'm off on a tangent.
Potatoes also contain vitamin C and potassium. The potatoes pictured above are in the Village Place & Market in the Village community on north campus. Check out this easy and delicious recipe for Crispy Potatoes with Spicy Tomato Sauce - you could whip that up in your apartment or shared kitchen on campus.
Potatoes are a regular feature in the residential restaurants in Dining Services as well. You'll find roasted potatoes as sides, potatoes in soups and of course there is the Russet Path at Roots. The Russet Path is a baked potato with vegan "cheese" sauce, topped with raw vegetables and faux "parmesan."
You say potatoes, I say po-tot-toes, and I eat them too!
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