Baked potatoes

Baked potatoes are enjoyed by everybody and can be served with either hot or cold fillings to satisfy any appetitie in any season. They are a healthy alternative for vegetains and the diet conscious. Baked potatoes are a nutritous food which will help keep you fit and healthy. Potatoes contain protein, energy, vitamin B, iron calcium and dietary fibre. Baked potatoes contain 25 calories per ounce and are an important source of Vitamin C Baked potatoes contain less calories and less fat, but do contain more carbohydrates and Vitamin C than both pasta and rice. It is important to note that carbohydrates are an essential fuel source for the body. The very complex carbohydrates found in potatoes have a high level of fibre which assists to give you more stable blood sugar levels and more long lasting energy. Baked potatoes are almost fat free it is only when you put toppings of sour cream and butter that they get a "fat " Healthy fat free toppings will ensure they are a complete wholesome food.