8 super healthy jacket potato recipes
Transform that boring spud into a nutrient-packed power dish
Jacket potatoes might be your can't-be-bothered-to-cook dinner, but it only takes a few quick additions to take them from boring comfort food to nutrient-packed power dish.
Energising jacket potato
Toppings: Chicken and mango
Why? Mango's natural sugars top up energy levels quickly, while protein-packed chicken keeps them stable for hours after eating.
Skin-boosting jacket potato
Toppings: Cottage cheese and sunflower seeds
Why? Both calcium-packed cottage cheese and vitamin E-loaded seeds keep skin supple by helping it retain more moisture.
Brain-strengthening jacket potato
Toppings: Raw peppers and hummus
Why? Loaded with vitamin B6, peppers get your mental juices flowing, while the omega-3s in hummus work wonders for concentration. It's an ideal pre-meeting lunch.
Immune-boosting jacket potato
Toppings: Mackerel and watercress
Why? Omega-3s and vitamins C and D in mackerel reduce inflammation and activate germ-fighting cells. Plus, the betacarotene in watercress is immunity-helping antioxidant.
Stress-busting jacket potato
Toppings: Black beans and tomato salsa
Why? Beans are high in fibre, complex carbs and potassium, a combo that prevents blood sugar spikes, stops cravings and helps keep you calm.
Sleep-soothing jacket potato
Toppings: Broccoli and cheese
Why? Both are full of magnesium and potassium, aka natural muscle relaxers. Put them together to create the ultimate snooze-inducing supper.
Tummy-flattening jacket potato
Toppings: Feta cheese, cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives
Why? Calcium-rich feta helps stimulate fat loss, while cherry tomatoes and olives add tummy-filling fibre.
Libido-boosting jacket potato
Toppings: Smoked trout flaked and low-fat sour cream
Why? The fatty acids in trout raise dopamine levels in the brain, triggering arousal. Topped with a dollop of libido-boosting calcium from the sour cream and you've got one hot potato (sorry, couldn't resist).
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