Why are potatoes sometimes thought to be high in calories or fattening?
Some people think of potatoes as ‘fattening’ and consider them taboo on a weight-reducing diet. Nothing could be further from the truth. One medium, baked potato only contains about 100 calories. Baked or boiled potatoes are already conveniently portioned, making it easy to control the calories. It is the extras, such as fat added during or after the preparation, that increase the number of calories. As a substitute for popular high-calorie potato toppings, consider these alternatives: yogurt with chives; whipped low-fat cottage cheese blended with lemon juice; grated parmesan cheese; calorie reduced salad dressings; or a mixture of herbs.
