Potato salad at the cookout? Yes, please!

🥔 Here’s why it’s a healthy (and tasty!) choice.

When you cook potatoes and let them cool, the starch changes structure and becomes something called “resistant starch.”

That means it acts more like fiber than a carbohydrate, helps keep you full longer, feeds the good bacteria in your gut, and has less impact on your blood sugar than a freshly cooked potato.

Plus, it’s delicious.

Simple Summer Potato Salad
Serves 4 to 6

2 lbs (900 grams) small red or yellow potatoes, cubed
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional add-ins: chopped celery, red onion, fresh herbs, hard-boiled eggs, capers, or whatever sounds good to you!

Cook potatoes in salted boiling water until just tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Drain and cool completely. (Don't skip this step... It's what builds the resistant starch!)

Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Toss with cooled potatoes and any add-ins you like. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Estimated macros per serving, based on 6 servings, potatoes and dressing only: 180 calories; 3g protein; 27g carbs; 7g fat; 3g fiber

Customize it: Add hard-boiled eggs for extra protein, toss in fresh herbs for brightness, or mix in whatever vegetables your family loves.

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I don’t always feel like cooking dinner either, especially in the summer when life gets busier and more active.

It’s why I meal prep.

I'm currently loving my 3-2-1 method (3 vegetables, 2 proteins, and 1 grain or starch prepped once a week)...

But sometimes meal prep for me is just cooking a double or triple batch of whatever I'm already making for dinner, and eating that for lunch the next couple of days.

Here's the thing about "not having time" to meal prep. It doesn’t have to be a major production. It just has to work for you.

A few ideas to get started:

✔️ Double your dinner and pack the leftovers for lunch or the next day’s meal
✔️ Hard-boil a batch of eggs at the start of the week for quick protein add-ons
✔️ Cook one big pot of grains (like rice or quinoa) and build meals around it all week

The hardest part isn't the prep. It's time to decide to start!

If you're ready for simple strategies that make healthy eating second nature, my approach at YPB Training Studio is designed for active adults over 50 who want to stay strong, energized, and independent without overcomplicating food or fitness.

DM me "SUMMER" to see if it would be a good fit for you!

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☀️ Summer is made for gardening, pickleball, walks, and enjoying the outdoors.

But warmer temperatures can take a toll on your energy, hydration, and recovery if you're not prepared.

A few simple habits can help you stay strong, active, and feeling your best all season long.

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