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The everyday athlete defines success on their terms. Whether eating a nutritious breakfast before work or walking during lunch, let potatoes help you put your best foot forward every day. Potatoes are a nutritious vegetable that provides the energy, potassium, and vitamin C you need to perform your best in your everyday active life.
Potatoes are a real food with some surprising benefits:
During February, let the 620 mg of potassium in a potato fuel your next 620 minutes of fitness! Enter to win fun prizes worth up to $620 with the Potato Power-Up Challenge! All you need to do is exercise a combined 620 minutes (22 minutes a day) throughout the month. And don’t forget to post pictures of your activities!
A medium 5.3 oz skin-on potato has 0.2 mg of vitamin B6 per serving, 10% of the daily value. Vitamin B6 plays an important role in carbohydrate and protein metabolism.
The same medium potato has 1.1 mg of iron (6% daily value), and iron is the mineral involved in making proteins that carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
The potato: a customizable base for new cooking adventures every night. Potatoes are a staple food source that fits into many cultural and dietary preferences. Cooking with potatoes can help round out any meal with carbohydrates to fuel the body and brain.
Nourishing RecipesEarly morning workout before going to the office? Potatoes make great fuel before and after a workout. The potassium in potatoes can help your muscles recover after being active. Real food for real fuel!
Meal Prep PotatoesProtein is a key component of muscle and an incredibly important nutrient for athletic performance . One medium-sized potato has about 3 grams of all-natural, plant-based protein. Plus, in our humble opinion, it tastes a heck of a lot better than a protein shake.
Join Team PotatoMini potato and egg frittatas, a perfect on-the-go breakfast | 210 calories | 11g protein
Sheet Pan Performance Breakfast HashA delicious hash of roasted potatoes, bell peppers, ham, and red onion. Great as a recovery meal | 25 g protein
Performance Potato Poppers with TurmericA portable powerhouse snack that's simple to prepare and packs a punch with bright flavors, herbs and spices | 154 calories
Chimichurri Potato Breakfast TacosThese versatile tacos are easy to prepare and they provide the balanced nutrition and great taste that athletes crave after grueling workouts. They're also easy to prep ahead and assemble quickly if needed.
Post-Workout Performance Buddha BowlIn this satisfying post-workout meal, potatoes are tossed in flavorful seasonings and roasted with veggies and chickpeas for a sheet pan meal that will keep you full for hours.
Potassium Potato Performance SmoothieThis vibrant purple smoothie gets its color from purple potatoes and pomegranate juice. Containing 119 grams of carbohydrates and 19 grams of protein, this smoothie may aid in post-exercise recovery.
Carrot “Cake” Potato Performance MuffinsA delicious spiced muffin using baked potato, cooked carrots, spices and nuts for a performance-oriented twist on classic carrot cake flavors.
Potato Performance Power BitesA portable snack made with simple ingredients, and no refined sugars!
Cheesy Potato Sheet PanThis cheesy potato sheet pan recipe is perfect for meal prep and a great way to fuel your tired muscles after a workout!