** May is National Physical Fitness and Sports
Month **
DENVER, May 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Potatoes USA. May is National Physical Fitness
and Sports Month, but that doesn't just apply to athletes! Every
American could learn a trick or two about how to fuel their day.
And one of the best fuels around happens to be America's favorite
vegetable – potatoes! Whether you're running a marathon or running
to pick up the kids, potatoes pack the energy punch you need to
perform your best.
Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9252551-potatoes-fuel-your-day-national-physical-fitness-and-sports-month/
Kelly Jones, a board-certified
Sports Dietitian, former collegiate athlete and mom of two,
discusses why nutrient-dense potatoes are an affordable, versatile,
crowd-pleasing way to get the energy you need for any activity. She
also shares a few easy, tasty potato recipes to keep the whole
family going all day – from school and work to sports practice and
the gym.
Potato-loving viewers will be excited to learn that their
favorite vegetable* has more potassium than a banana, 3 grams of
plant-based protein and almost one-third of the vitamin C we need
daily. Potatoes also have 2 grams of fiber to help you feel fuller
longer.
*5.3 oz, skin-on potato
FEATURED RECIPES:
- On-the-Go Egg and Potato Mini
Frittatas: Make ahead and freeze, so that you can
heat one up any time.
- Potato Power Bowl: Add whatever toppings you
have on hand – and great for leftovers!
- Baked Potato Hacks: Cook in an air fryer and add
toppings that deliver even more protein, nutrients and flavor.
For more information please
visit: https://potatogoodness.com/performance/
MORE ABOUT KELLY JONES:
Kelly Jones is a board-certified
specialist in sports dietetics, media and nutrition communications
expert and busy, active mom. She began her career with nearly a
decade as an associate professor of nutrition and exercise
physiology, while building her sports nutrition business and
gaining notoriety in the media. Kelly consults with national sports
organizations, global corporations, and like-minded food companies,
while her practice has sports dietitians working with athletes at
every level, from elite professionals to active parents. With a
plant-forward approach, they offer practical resources, tips,
recipes, and self-paced courses to shift eating patterns to
optimally fuel the body and mind. Kelly also founded and oversees
the services and resources provided by Student Athlete Nutrition,
whose mission is to make accurate performance nutrition information
and practical applications accessible to more high school and
collegiate athletes.
MEDIA CONTACT: Erin
Bracken, media@hillenby.com, 703-850-1961
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