Charlotte Gan: U.S. Potatoes Power-Up Fit Dancing On International Women's Day 2024

Happy International Women's Day and kudos to all amazing women in the world! Potatoes USA celebrated International Women's Day by powering up 100 women participants from the general public with U.S. Potatoes "Purplicious Women's Day Fit Dance" held at Georgetown, Penang recently.

To celebrate International Women's Day, Potatoes USA engaged popular Chef Imran from Singapore to create four simple yet delicious U.S. potato recipes that active ladies can prepare and enjoy after their workouts.

Chef Imran shared four new scrumptious and healthy recipes using U.S. potatoes on site. They were:

🥜 U.S. Potatoes Beetroot Gnocchi with Cheese Sauce

🥜 Loaded Chili Con Carne with U.S. Potatoes Bites

🥜 Pulled BBQ Chicken with U.S. Tater Totes

🥜 Smashed U.S. Potatoes with Steak Salsa Verde

U.S. Potatoes Beetroot Gnocchi With Cheese Sauce

Loaded Chili Con Carne with U.S. Potatoes Bites

Pulled BBQ Chicken with U.S. Tater Totes

Smashed U.S. Potatoes with Steak Salsa Verde

Seneral lucky participants were invited to assist the chef in preparing the dishes for them to experience firsthand how easy it was to make those dishes at home.

Goody bags containing U.S. Russet Potatoes and potato recipes were distributed to the participants at the conclusion of the event.

If you are looking to power up your workout or athletic performance, look no further than the U.S. potato. Did you know that potatoes provide the energy, potassium and Vitamin C needed for you to perform at your best? Potatoes are more energy-packed than any other popular vegetable and have even more potassium than a banana. Plus, there is a U.S. potato performance recipe option to fuel your body and brain throughout the day - whether you live an active lifestyle or are competing with elite athletes.

Fresh or frozen, U.S. potatoes are a very versatile ingredient that could inspire a wide repertoire of Asian and Western dishes, ranging from appetisers, soups, main dishes to desserts.

Key facts about the potato power:

26 Grams of Carbohydrate

Potatoes are a nutrient-dense quality carbohydrate, important for optimal physical and mental performance as the primary fuel for our brain and a key source of energy for muscles. Due to our body's own stores of carbohydrate is limited and may be depleted, even in a single session of intense and/or prolonged exercise, therefore it is important to replenish them.

620 Milligrams of Potassium

A medium-sized (148g) potato, with the skin-on, provides more potassium than a banana, with no fat, no sodium and no cholesterol. Potatoes are perfect for aiding muscle, cardiovascular and nervous system function during long endurance events.

30% of Daily Value of Vitamin C

Potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamin C which helps to boost the immune system and aids in collagen production, a major muscle tissue component.