Speaking of good nutrition, I personally have to deal with this on a daily basis, because my two boys are total opposites when it comes to food. My eldest son is one of the pickiest eaters that you will encounter, which makes it difficult for me at times to think of what he’ll eat. While my youngest son is just the biggest foodie and will try anything and everything! As a mom, I take both personalities as a good challenge and try to come up with meals that both will enjoy. :) To take things on the easy side, they actually have a common love – potatoes!

I don’t think I have ever encountered a kid who doesn’t like potatoes. Whether they, be potato fries or mashed potatoes, it’s the kind of root vegetable that every child enjoys. But there’s actually more to the potato than meets the eye. Did you know, that potato is a highly nutritious super food? Potatoes are packed with the following:

They are filled with “quality carbs” that help optimize mental and physical performance. Potatoes are also naturally fat-, sodium-and cholesterol-free. :)

The best part about potato is you can create so many recipes out of it. The only limit is your imagination! :) You can turn it into the ever-so-popular fries, potato salad, baked potato skins, creamy mashed potatoes, potato gratin, etc. The list is endless and that’s why potatoes are also my favorite. Did you know, if you keep the skin of the potato on, you get more nutrients? :)

Potatoes USA, an organization that has thankfully brought US frozen, US tablestock and US dehydrated potatoes to the Philippines, offers a lot of options for potato meals. The organization recently visited the culinary club of Diliman Preparatory School in Quezon City to demonstrate the potato’s versatility. After a session on the potato’s benefits, and a preparation and cooking demo, the students were challenged to try their own potato dishes at home.