{"id":8877,"count":24,"description":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Potatoes, at first glance, the most ordinary food, have been part of our diets for centuries. They originated in South America and made their way to Europe in the sixteenth century. Some might be surprised that they fall into the category of <\/span><b>vegetables. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although most commonly used as a side dish, similar to grains, they significantly differ from them in nutritional profile.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While their main component are <\/span><b>carbohydrates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, specifically <\/span><b>starch<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, their content is much lower than in the aforementioned grains (rice, wheat, etc.). Yes, it's true. Potatoes are not the<\/span><b> carbohydrate bomb<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> they are often thought to be. On the contrary, they are a relatively<\/span><b> low-calorie food<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, containing only about <\/span><b>one-fifth of the carbohydrates<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> compared to, for example, rice or wheat. Potatoes are thus ideal for weight loss as part of a reduction diet.<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>How to prepare potatoes?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Potatoes are a readily available and popular ingredient that fits into countless recipes. First and foremost, <\/span><b>boiled potatoes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> come to mind, serving as<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a versatile<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-juicy-baked-chicken-with-potatoes-and-vegetables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">side dish for meat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/fish\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They also pair well with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/tofu-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tofu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, robi (a plant-based meat substitute),<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-seitan-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">seitan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, soy cubes, or other meat alternatives.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Mashed potatoes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> are yet another staple in the diet of many. You can prepare them the traditional way with butter and milk, but experimenting is also an option. Mixing them with <\/span><b>peas, pumpkin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or <\/span><b>carrots <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">can add not only colour but also interesting flavours and nutrients.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>American-style baked potatoes <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">are also highly popular.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To make them, simply season the potatoes, drizzle with oil, and bake in the oven or air fryer for about 20\u201340 minutes at 200 \u00b0C. They're ready when they turn golden brown. Similarly, you can experiment with the flavours,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/seasonings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> spice them up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or enhance<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">them with a tasty<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/sauces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sauce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or dip. These potatoes make for an excellent side dish for meat or its plant-based alternatives and are also great with hamburgers, much like the beloved <\/span><b>French fries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who wouldn't love a <\/span><b>potato salad? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Boiled potatoes cut into small pieces and mixed with onions, pickles, egg, mayonnaise, and other ingredients have long had a reputation for being a tasty dish. The original version with mayonnaise is quite high in calories, so you may appreciate a recipe for a lighter version. If you'd like to prepare the most delicious and healthy potato salad, try its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-traditional-potato-salad-in-a-healthier-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">fit version with yoghurt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/light-mayonnaise-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">light mayonnaise<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. However, if you prefer to indulge in a classic dish, consider making, for example, the Viennese potato salad, whose original recipe is <\/span><b>mayo-free. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It consists only of potatoes, broth, mustard, oil, and onions.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unforgettable potato recipes also include the <\/span><b>French potatoes. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not only are they tasty, but you can also simply mix them with your favourite ingredients, put them in a baking dish, and let them bake. Since there are no limits to your imagination, you can prepare them with <\/span><b>meat, eggs, ham,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or even seitan, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/bio-tempeh-vanavita.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tempeh<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/tofu-gymbeam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tofu<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. That said, if you're drawn to less traditional recipes, you can try making potato <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-baked-potato-pancakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">r\u00f6sti,<\/span><\/a> <b>rissoles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, or an Italian<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gymbeam.com\/blog\/fitness-recipe-italian-frittata-with-sweet-potatoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">frittata<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. 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