Baked potatoes are another one of my favorite foods that have a reputation as “unhealthy”. Well, today I want to clean-up these misconceptions.

First, because these potatoes are baked, with their peel, they are more nutrient rich than any other way potatoes can be prepared, and they are 99.9% fat free! Here are some other amazing facts about baked potatoes…

A medium baked potato eaten with the peel has 19 mg Vitamin C, 50% of the RDI and more than 5 cherry tomatoes! It has 6 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber, the same amount of protein and twice the amount of fiber in 1 slice of Pepperidge Farm 100% Whole Grain bread! It has more potassium (726mg) than a banana and more folate (22ug) than a large carrot! It also is a good source of niacin, iron, B6 and phosphorus.

So go ahead, enjoy a baked potato today at Oliver’s. Add some toppings, BUT… hold the guilt!