U.S Potatoes: Real Food, Real Performance! ft KL Tower Run

U.S Potatoes: Real Food, Real Performance! ft KL Tower Run

Power-Up! Recently, Potatoes USA launched “Real Food, Real Performance” 2019 campaign at Menara KL (KL Tower). Do you know that potato may be small-in-size, but it is big in nutrition! Potatoes provide the complex carbohydrates, potassium, fibre and vitamin C required to perform better than ever. It’s more energy-packed than any other popular vegetables, plus contain more potassium than a banana. Check out what are the 3 Important Facts About U.S. Potatoes!

U.S Potatoes: Real Food, Real Performance! ft KL Tower Run

During the event, Sports Dietitian / Nutritionist and an avid runner herself, Adele Wong and Chef Janice Lee showcased several delicious recipes suitable to fuel the performance of competitive sportsmen, such as U.S Potato Power Frittata with Spinach, Sunrise U.S. Potato Crepe, and U.S. Potato Flex Energy Bar.

Sports Dietitian / Nutritionist Adele Wong and Chef Janice Lee showcased several delicious recipes using U.S. Potatoes

Here are the delicious & power-pack nutritious dishes using U.S. Potatoes

Besides featuring education on performance nutrition for a power-packed lifestyle, three champion runners ~ Soh Wai Ching, World’s no. 2 & Asia’s no. 1 tower runner champion; Jeffrey Ross, Malaysia’s no. 1 veteran runner; and Tahira Najmunissa, ultra-marathon champion ran up KL Tower fueled by U.S. Potato Flex Energy Bars and drank U.S. Potato Smoothies after the run-up to replenish their depleted glycogen levels.

Three champion runners ~ Soh Wai Ching, World’s no. 2 & Asia’s no. 1 tower runner champion; Jeffrey Ross, Malaysia’s no. 1 veteran runner; and Tahira Najmunissa, ultra-marathon champion ran up KL Tower fueled by U.S. Potato Flex Energy Bars

3 Important Facts About U.S. Potatoes ~ High Quality, Nutritious, & Affordable

3 Important Facts About U.S. Potatoes

1. High Quality

U.S. potatoes are recognized for its high quality.  This is due to the ideal growing temperatures, rich soil, state-of-the-art processing and generations of expertise.  All these factors make U.S. potatoes the finest in the world. Moreover, stringent U.S. industry standards that meet all the Food and Drug Administration and USDA specifications, ensure US Potatoes are safe and are of top-quality.

3 Important Facts About U.S. Potatoes ~ High Quality, Nutritious, & Affordable

2. Nutritious

U.S. potatoes are an example of an excellent source of carbohydrates. They are rich in vitamin B6 and C, potassium, folate, fibre and antioxidants. They are extremely versatile and filling, making it a convenient source for athletes. Potatoes are easily digestible and more energy dense than any other popular vegetable and potatoes are also a good choice to fuel the demands of competition.

3 Important Facts About U.S. Potatoes ~ High Quality, Nutritious, & Affordable

  

3. Affordable 

Cost-wise, U.S. potatoes can provide key nutrients at an affordable price.  A serving of potatoes (5.3 ounces) will only set you back around RM1.50.  In fact, potatoes have the highest score per ringgit on providing potassium, fibre, protein, vitamins C and E, calcium, iron and magnesium, beating out other vegetables like sweet potatoes and carrots. 

U.S Potatoes: Real Food, Real Performance! 2019 Campaign Launch at Menara Kuala Lumpur

Studies have shown that the difference between the athlete’s best performances come down to his or her nutrition intake. Research conducted has shown that the potatoes are natural, functional, energy-packed foods with healthy goodness for sportsmen, and everyday consumers to perform at their best. Potatoes USA is now working closely with a community of recognized athletes in the U.S. as well as various countries in Asia like Japan, South Korea, China and now Malaysia.   

For more information about U.S Potatoes: Real Food, Real Performance! ft KL Tower Run, please visit Potatoes USA

Website: http://potatoesusa-malaysia.com

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