Potatoes might not be so bad!
gle8442
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LOL - potatoes were never bad. Overeating = weight gain. Not eating potatoes. You can eat potatoes, be in a calorie deficit, and lose weight; on the flip side, you can eat zero potatoes, overeat,and gain weight.
Food is not inherently bad or good, it is just something that your body uses for energy. < wrap your brain around that concept and you will have long term success achieving your goals.0 -
LOL - potatoes were never bad. Overeating = weight gain. Not eating potatoes. You can eat potatoes, be in a calorie deficit, and lose weight; on the flip side, you can eat zero potatoes, overeat,and gain weight.
Food is not inherently bad or good, it is just something that your body uses for energy. < wrap your brain around that concept and you will have long term success achieving your goals.
Uh, that's only true if you believe that the ONLY point of food is weight loss. I can maintain my weight on 2,000 calories of chocolate a day or on 2,000 calories of fresh fruits and veggies... but in the first case I am going to end up severely micronutrient deficient and in the second I am going to be doing well. People tend to think potatoes don't do much for you in that department, but the study found that they helped people improve their cholesterol and lowered inflammation - those are important no matter what weight you are at!
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LOL - potatoes were never bad. Overeating = weight gain. Not eating potatoes. You can eat potatoes, be in a calorie deficit, and lose weight; on the flip side, you can eat zero potatoes, overeat,and gain weight.
Food is not inherently bad or good, it is just something that your body uses for energy. < wrap your brain around that concept and you will have long term success achieving your goals.
Uh, that's only true if you believe that the ONLY point of food is weight loss. I can maintain my weight on 2,000 calories of chocolate a day or on 2,000 calories of fresh fruits and veggies... but in the first case I am going to end up severely micronutrient deficient and in the second I am going to be doing well. People tend to think potatoes don't do much for you in that department, but the study found that they helped people improve their cholesterol and lowered inflammation - those are important no matter what weight you are at!
when did I say that you have to eat 2000 calories of chocolate? Why is the fall back to always create a straw man and say well "yea, I could eat 2000 calories of chocolate but why do that?" That is a false choice.
My point was, and is, that you can eat a diet of potatoes, chocolate, steak, ice cream, etc and hit your macros and micros and other goals.
I get 400 calories a day from ice cream and cookies and fit that into my macros and micros is that unhealthy?
Also, your OP never mentioned anything about micros or macros you just said "breaking news potatoes are not bad" …yea, we have known that..for thousands of years, but thanks for being late to the party ...-1 -
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I wasn't aware potatoes were bad for you... I mean... shouldn't that have come with a surgeon general's warning or something?0
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When were potatoes bad?
I love me some papas!! 
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Potatoes are delicious and filling. I eat mine with mustard.0
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roasted potatoes with rosemary, garlic, onion, and olive oil = da bomb yo!0
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Potatoes with cheese & bacon. Carbs, Fat & Protein!0
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Come on you guys. You're missing the best part of the research.........."Researchers say the potato compound may be used to help prevent obesity and type 2 diabetes"
lol …I read like the first sentence of the article and when they said that "researches have found that potatoes may not be that bad for you and can actually help you lose weight…"> paraphrasing..I stopped reading…
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Given my Irish heritage, I find offence in the fact that anyone could ever find fault in potatoes.0
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Coming to MFP in 2015.... the all potato diet.
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missiontofitness wrote: »Given my Irish heritage, I find offence in the fact that anyone could ever find fault in potatoes.
wan't that whole war in ireland about the potatoes vs the low carbers?0 -
I've never thought potatoes were bad for you. I do believe some varieties are more nutritious than others, and some are tastier than others, and of course, slathering on the sour cream, cheese and bacon changes things a bit... those additions might be great for some, and not so great for others.0
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this except with ketchup.Laurend224 wrote: »Potatoes are delicious and filling. I eat mine with mustard.
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missiontofitness wrote: »Given my Irish heritage, I find offence in the fact that anyone could ever find fault in potatoes.
wan't that whole war in ireland about the potatoes vs the low carbers?
Yes; it was the Potato War of Independence.
It was for life, liberty, and the pursuit of mashed potatoes.0 -
Best potatoes hands down are the potatoes in boiled dinner.
Second place is mashed potatoes with a little skim milk, a little butter, and about two tablespoons of cream cheese and chive, with salt and pepper. I use them as a side dish, and for my "rogue" Shepherd's Pie.0 -
Sounds like a worthy cause.missiontofitness wrote: »missiontofitness wrote: »Given my Irish heritage, I find offence in the fact that anyone could ever find fault in potatoes.
wan't that whole war in ireland about the potatoes vs the low carbers?
Yes; it was the Potato War of Independence.
It was for life, liberty, and the pursuit of mashed potatoes.
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I'm in for colcannon!0
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I love potatoes. Mashed or homemade french fries/hashbrowns are my favourite!0
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1845-1852 when they were being destroyed by potato blight.Lasmartchika wrote: »When were potatoes bad? I love me some papas!!
Potatoes are not "bad" or "unhealthy" or whatever the buzzword is now. My Irish blood is boiling reading such nonsense.
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Potatoes were never bad to begin with...0
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LOL - potatoes were never bad. Overeating = weight gain. Not eating potatoes. You can eat potatoes, be in a calorie deficit, and lose weight; on the flip side, you can eat zero potatoes, overeat,and gain weight.
Food is not inherently bad or good, it is just something that your body uses for energy. < wrap your brain around that concept and you will have long term success achieving your goals.
Uh, that's only true if you believe that the ONLY point of food is weight loss. I can maintain my weight on 2,000 calories of chocolate a day or on 2,000 calories of fresh fruits and veggies... but in the first case I am going to end up severely micronutrient deficient and in the second I am going to be doing well. People tend to think potatoes don't do much for you in that department, but the study found that they helped people improve their cholesterol and lowered inflammation - those are important no matter what weight you are at!
Potatoes are a great source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese. Anyone who thinks potatoes are not beneficial in terms of micronutrients, knows little about nutrition.0 -
Wow, I did not know that Potatoes were not included for WIC. I had to use WIC when hubby lost his job right after I had my first child 6 years ago. It was a great program and it helped out alot until hubby found a new job. They did have some very specific foods you could purchase, but I must have glazed over the whole potato thing. Reading that really makes me kind of sad.0 -
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I'm craving some hash browns now... gotta go find me a recipe on how to make them... MMM...
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