
It May Be Full Of Hot Air
But It Makes The Best Fries
Eating well means eating what makes us healthy and happy;
and what makes us happier than comfort foods?
Those dishes we favored as children, foods that bring a smile to our face and seem to fill our soul, have a positive placebo effect on us. Problem is, most comfort foods have been demonized and categorized as unhealthy. Our acceptance of these new “facts” flips the placebo effect turning these foods into poison. But, what if we could flip it back?
French fries are hands down the most common comfort food. But the poor potato, a cheap source of nutrition for millions for millennia, an innocent and healthy root, is now crudely called a carbohydrate and thrown on lists filled with overly processed foods. But, do we forget that potatoes were our first solid food? Or that they are filled with vitamins, minerals and starches our body needs? What about the fact that they come in so many varieties with as many variations in nutrition?
Let’s take a good look at our beloved potatoes
Potatoes:
Very little fat.
0.1 grams per 100 grams.
Low in calories.
No cholesterol.
One of the finest sources of starch, vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.
One of the richest sources of the B-complex group of vitamins.
Vitamin B6 plays important roles in carbohydrate and protein metabolism and is required for the synthesis of hemoglobin.
An excellent source of vitamin C.
Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant, stabilizing free radicals, thus helping prevent cellular damage. It aids in collagen production, assists with iron absorption, helps heal wounds and keep your gums healthy. Vitamin C may help support the body’s immune system.
Highest ranking source of potassium. Higher than bananas!
Potassium is a mineral found in every cell of the body. It helps regulate fluids and mineral balance to maintain normal blood pressure. This powerful mineral may help lower blood pressure. Potassium is also essential in the transmission of nerve signals, helping muscles contract and relax.
Contain adequate amounts of essential minerals such as iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous and copper.
Iron is an essential component of hemoglobin. It aids at transfering oxygen from the lungs to the tissues.
Manganese is necessary for the metabolism of cholesterol, carbohydrates, and protein. It may play a positive role in bone health by working with other vitamins and minerals to improve bone mineral density.
Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions within the body, including the metabolism of food, synthesis of fatty acids and proteins, and the transmission of nerve impulses.
Phosphorus is regularly noted as the second-most important element to maintaining bone health, the first being calcium. It is essential also for processes for the brain, kidneys, heart and blood.
Copper is the third most prevalent mineral in the body and found in all body tissues. It plays a role in making red blood cells and maintaining nerve cells and the immune system. It cannot be produced by the body, so it needs to be included in our daily diet, as it is used up in daily bodily processes. Copper is integral to preventing premature aging and increasing energy production. It regulates heart rhythm, balances thyroid glands, reduces symptoms of arthritis, quickens wound healing, increases red blood cell formation, and reduces cholesterol.
Dark yellow potatoes contain beta-carotene.
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that converts to vitamin A and plays a crucial role fighting off free radicals.
Red and russet potatoes contain good amounts of vitamin A and antioxidant flavonoids like carotenes and zeaxanthins.
Recent studies at Agricultural research service (by plant genetics scientist Roy Navarre) suggests that flavonoid antioxidant, quercetin present in potatoes has anti-cancer and cardio-protective properties.
An excellent natural source of both soluble and insoluble fiber.
Fibers aid in the absorption of simple sugars in the gut; helping with digestion and making it a reliable source of carbohydrates even in people with diabetes.
Conclusion
Potatoes are very healthy And more energy-packed than any other popular vegetable
So, now that we’ve learned the true value of potatoes, we can feel great about eating them; adding to their health benefits with a positive placebo effect. But, going back to our beloved French fries, how do we get the benefits of the potato without the health risks and inconvenience of deep fried foods?
Meet the air fryer
It couldn’t be any easier!
Although in the market for the past ten years, most people are not aware of the health benefits and convenience of these awesome and easy to use fryers. Even the word “fryer” might be deceiving, as there is little to no oil involved. Available from multiple brands and in very different styles, air fryers bring you the crispiness of fried foods, without the hassle, inconvenience, labor, odor, cost of oil, nor health risks. Yes, really.
Not all air fryers are built the same
Ten years ago, there was one choice. Today, we’ve got many. There are air fryers that can cook an entire chicken to fryers that offer dehydration. But, when it comes to making the perfect French fries, we’re back to our ten-year-old favorite, the fryer with the slow stirring paddle, the T-fal ActiFry.
This little machine not only shortens cooking time and keeps the kitchen clean, but it makes you up to 2lbs. of French fries at a time, with no need to stop and shake the pan while cooking like most other models. Just put your raw fries in, add 1 spoonful of oil if you’re using fresh potatoes or none if you’re using the coated frozen kind, set the timer and push start! About 15 minutes later, your perfect fries are ready for seasoning. Replace your table salt for sea salt and you got the healthiest and best tasting fries you could ever ask for!
“Quick and healthy” does not need to equate to either raw or an oxymoron
With the T-fal ActiFry there is no paradox. You throw in some veggies and you get back a veggie stir-fry. It’s quick, easy, clean and requires no watching over or stirring. So, cooking time is yours to do as you wish; set the table, make dessert, or step away from the kitchen altogether. The T-fal ActiFry will prepare your meal while you’re in the shower.
It may look like an air fryer, but works like a kitchen assistant
Just provide the raw ingredients and let your fryer do the cooking. Make sure to check out the Skinny ActiFry Cookbook for new ideas and inspiration. Use your new fryer for old family recipes and enjoy lifetime fried favorites more often. You may also adapt oven baked recipes to shorten cooking times. The more you use your T-fal ActiFry, the more time you have for yourself.
Enjoy today’s guilt free frying for truly comforting meals!
They may look and taste just like your favorite fried foods, but knowing the truth goes a long way at reverting the placebo effect back in your favor. You may now enjoy meals that make you happy, with no guilt and a big smile.
A gift of lohve!
A gift that reduces cooking time, makes healthy fried foods without oil, and allows a kitchen novice to prepare a nutritious and balanced meal, is just like having the cake and eating too. While the recipient of such gift may seem baffled at first, a quick explanation, such as “healthy fries,” will immediately put a smile on that face. But beware, this gift may be followed by endless updates, unrequested recipes, and impromptu reviews from the recipient. So, make sure you gift this to those you Lohve and want to hear from, a lot.
T-fal ActiFry Air Fryer
With Air Fryer Cookbook, Ceramic Nonstick Pan, Dishwasher Safe, 2.2-Pound, Black, Model FZ7002
Prepare healthier fried food with the T-fal AirFryer. Using just a tablespoon or less of oil, the machine cooks to perfection a variety of menu items, from meats and seafoods to stir-fries, vegetables, desserts, and more, including up to 2 pounds of French fries that are hot and crispy on the outside and deliciously soft and fluffy on the inside.
Simply add fresh ingredients, measure in the oil with the included spoon, set the timer, and walk away — using an innovative pulse heat system and unique stirring paddle, the ActiFry cooker distributes oil evenly and cooks food thoroughly with no-preheating required.
Made in France, the low-fat fryer and multi-cooker provides a 2.2-pound food capacity (about four servings), a simple push-button on/off switch, a digital countdown timer with buzzer, a steam-free transparent lid for at-a-glance monitoring, and a dishwasher-safe lid, nonstick pan, stirring paddle, and tablespoon for quick cleanup.
When it comes to serving delicious, nutritious food you and your family will enjoy, turn to the T-fal ActiFry low-fat AirFryer and multi-cooker.
This appliance is not suitable for recipes with a high-liquid content.