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Obesity Discussion · 02-28-05, 05:47 AM

Tips on Microwaving Potatoes
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Microwave cooking of potatoes has become much faster and more convenient. You may find that the microwave actually bakes a more tasty and nutritious potato than a conventional oven, because the potato is exposed to nutrient-draining heat for a shorter period of time.

Scrub your Potatoes then dry and prick them with a fork. Wrap in a paper towel and place one inch apart on a microwave rack. Cook according to your oven's guidelines, and turn potatoes once during cooking. Don't exceed the cooking time, as potatoes will continue to cook after they're removed from the oven. Add low-fat sour cream, chives, chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, chili, or cooked broccoli as a topping. Remember potatoes are low-fat and low calorie. It is what you add to them that raises calories.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADa...otato_tips.htm

02-28-05, 05:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,815 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Tips on Microwaving Potatoes Tips on Microwaving Potatoes -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Microwave cooking of potatoes has become much faster and more convenient. You may find that the microwave actually bakes a more tasty and nutritious potato than a conventional oven, because the potato is exposed to nutrient-draining heat for a shorter period of time. Scrub your Potatoes then dry and prick them with a fork. Wrap in a paper towel and place one inch apart on a microwave rack. Cook according to your oven's guidelines, and turn potatoes once during cooking. Don't exceed the cooking time, as potatoes will continue to cook after they're removed from the oven. Add low-fat sour cream, chives, chopped parsley, tomatoes, onions, chili, or cooked broccoli as a topping. Remember potatoes are low-fat and low calorie. It is what you add to them that raises calories. http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/5ADa...otato_tips.htm __________________