Potato Nutrition: Healthy Cooking, Starch & Bodybuilding

Potatoes are a staple for bodybuilding energy and offer higher potassium levels than rice. Learn the healthiest way to bake a potato at high altitudes, how to remove excess starch, and find nutritional facts for Yukon Gold and red varieties.

How to Mash Yukon Gold Potatoes With the Skins On

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Lorraine Shea

The yellow flesh of Yukon Gold potatoes gives them a buttery flavor that makes these potatoes a healthy choice for mashing. You don’t even need to peel them. You can cook these Canadian-born favorites in their skins to retain their nutrients, including potassium, vitamin C and fiber, and for a quicker prep time.