Choosing the Right Potato

The article is written by Tegan Osborne.

It is from ABC Lifestyle.

The topic is Food and Drink.

The article was published on Fri 10 Jul 2026 at 12:07pm.

Potatoes are delicious and full of nutrients, but they get a bad reputation.

There are many types of potatoes, and it can be hard to choose the right one.

Some potatoes are better for mashing, while others are better for roasting.

Tray bakes are a great option for a quick and easy meal.

Some people think potatoes are unhealthy, but they can be a good choice.

So, which potatoes should you buy, and are they really bad for you?

A dietitian says potatoes are good for you if you eat them in moderation.

Potatoes give you energy and have fiber, potassium, and other good things.

The type of potato you choose depends on what you are cooking.

Starchy potatoes are fluffy and good for mashing and roasting.

You can find starchy potatoes in most supermarkets.

Starchy potatoes have a soft texture and cook quickly.

The most common type of potato in Australia is the Sebago.

The dietitian says white potatoes are good for mashing and roasting.

Her favorite potato dish is an Indian street food called chaat.

Chaat is made with boiled potatoes, spices, and other ingredients.

The dietitian likes to eat chaat when she goes back to India.

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Waxy potatoes are slightly lower in starch than starchy potatoes.

Waxy potatoes are good for salads and boiling.

The potato lady says waxy potatoes are great for stews and curries.

Waxy potatoes have a sweeter flavor than starchy potatoes.

You can find waxy potatoes at your local greengrocer.

Dutch creams are another type of waxy potato.

The best way to eat waxy potatoes is boiled with olive oil and vinegar.

There are also all-rounders and low-carb potatoes.

All-rounders can be used for most purposes and are good for mashing.

Low-carb potatoes have 25% less carbohydrates than regular potatoes.

Low-carb potatoes are more like waxy potatoes and have a lower GI value.

The GI value measures how quickly a food raises your blood sugar levels.

Starchy potatoes have a higher GI value than waxy potatoes.

A 25% difference in GI value is not huge, but it can be helpful for some people.

Low-carb potatoes can be a good option for people with diabetes.

What about sweet potatoes?

Sweet potatoes are not from the same family as regular potatoes, but they are both starchy vegetables.

The GI value of sweet potatoes depends on how they are cooked.

Boiling sweet potatoes is the best way to cook them if you want a lower GI value.

You should keep the skins on your potatoes to get the most nutrients.

The skins have extra fiber and antioxidants.

Boiling your potatoes and then cooling them down can lower their GI value.

Potatoes should be paired with protein and non-starchy vegetables for a balanced meal.

A good plate should have a quarter of potatoes, a quarter of protein, and half of non-starchy vegetables.

Potatoes can be a star of any dish if you add some good supporting actors.

It's okay to have a potato-heavy meal sometimes, as long as you balance it out.

One-off meals do not make or break a healthy diet.

Cooking methods are also important for a healthy diet.

You should boil, steam, or bake your potatoes instead of deep-frying them.

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