If you read Erin Green’s article on pre-workout fuel, you understand the important connection between good eating & great exercise. And nowhere is that connection more important than during those looooong cardio workouts. Sure, you can gnaw on a gritty PowerBar or slam a hard-to-swallow GU. Or you could take real food with you! Although convenient, sports bars & gels are expensive & full of mystery items like food colorings, emulsifiers, “natural flavors”, fractionated oils & artificial sweeteners. Real food is…well…real. And I say let’s eat more of that! Take for instance these Potato Poppers – the perfect exercise fuel! These tots are simple to make, easy to carry & incredibly tasty. Pop a few during your next long workout & let me know what you think!
Makes 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 lb petite potatoes (any color)
- olive oil
- salt
Lightly salt 1″ of water in a large saucepan. Add potatoes, cover pot & bring to boil. Steam potatoes for about 12 min, or until tender. Drain & let cool slightly.
Toss with olive oil & salt to your liking. Cool completely.
Divide into equal portions & store in re-sealable plastic bags in the refrigerator. Take potato baggie(s) with you on your next long workout. Pop a tot at regular intervals for maximum benefit!
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