Question: Missing Mash?

Answer: Caulifaux mash (see what I did there...)

So, here's how the potato measures up to some alternative choices. Using the USDA (US Dept of Agriculture) Nutrient Database I've compared 100g of each item, peeled, and boiled without salt.

For those of you still making your way through the Crossfit reading list on nutrition, Total Carbohydrate can be broken down into simple sugars (which affect insulin) and fibre (which does not affect insulin). In a nutshell, 'good' Carb choices are those which are high in fibre and therefore low in sugar, as this will limit insulin stimulation.

Potato
Calories 86
Total Carbs 20.01g
Dietary Fibre 1.8g


Sweet Potato
Calories 76
Total Carbs 17.72g
Dietary Fibre 2.5g


Celeriac (known in the US as celery root..I think)
Calories 27
Total Carbs 5.9g
Dietary Fibre 1.2g


Cauliflower
Calories 23
Total Carbs 4.11g
Dietary Fibre 2.3g


An interesting exercise to have a look at the nutritional value of potential 'mash' options, but hey, that's what the Zone food block system is for. It does all the hard work for us by providing an easy way of comparing the insulin stimulating affects of various Carb sources, and gives us the tools to make good choices.


Fruity Cottage Pie with Caulifaux Mash coming soon!