Mashed Potatoes are bad news!
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caroldavison332 wrote: »Some folks coat their chicken with instant/dehydrated mashed potato flakes before cooking them. I detest instant potatoes so I never tried it.
iukkkkkk I so much dislike instant potatoes! I dont know if it is me or the instant part
I used to eat them all the time..love em
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danieltsmoke wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »
As for the OP, he eats below medically advised minimum so often posts lamenting how small his portions can be.
No..I don't..are you attempting to troll??
Before you closed your diary your calories were extremely low for weeks. Maybe you've upped them?
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OP I can't figure out why you can't fit mashed potatoes in your calories for the day?? How many calories are you doing??
Me thinks you are doing low calories.
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strong_curves wrote: »danieltsmoke wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »
As for the OP, he eats below medically advised minimum so often posts lamenting how small his portions can be.
No..I don't..are you attempting to troll??
Before you closed your diary your calories were extremely low for weeks. Maybe you've upped them?
Honestly I don't pay close attention to the total number anymore, however, medically advised is very subjective..the medical advise I got, as someone with 100+ lbs to lose, was to keep doing what was working, and if I had any issues with it (which I dont),then reassess with the doc at that point..
But I was actually stating that I don't often lament about how small my portions are..90% of my posts are about the positives of my journey so far.0 -
I've only recently started on the "being creative with cauliflower" road, and am surprised by how well i'm liking it. For mashed potatoes, i'd be interested to add some cauliflower florets to the boiling potatoes, and then mash it all together. With a 1:1 mix in the mash, and then a little cream, butter, and seasoning i would be surprised if you notice the difference from pure potatoes.
100g of cauliflower is only about 25 calories. You can mix it with potatoes to get the taste you want AND the bulk you want, with minimal caloric increase.0 -
danieltsmoke wrote: »strong_curves wrote: »danieltsmoke wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »
As for the OP, he eats below medically advised minimum so often posts lamenting how small his portions can be.
No..I don't..are you attempting to troll??
Before you closed your diary your calories were extremely low for weeks. Maybe you've upped them?
Honestly I don't pay close attention to the total number anymore, however, medically advised is very subjective..the medical advise I got, as someone with 100+ lbs to lose, was to keep doing what was working, and if I had any issues with it (which I dont),then reassess with the doc at that point..
But I was actually stating that I don't often lament about how small my portions are..90% of my posts are about the positives of my journey so far.
So you didn't make a post about not being able to have apple pie?
You say your doctor supports you but from the way you talk about it, you haven't actually disclosed how little you're eating to them. I eat more than you and I started with probably 80lbs to lose and I'm female.
And I'll clarify, universally, medically, scientifically accepted minimum calories to remain healthy and get all minimum required nutrients. You do what you do but I can't really take you seriously when you make posts like this and the apple pie one when you could easily have those things and still lose weight.
But ya know, I'm just trollin' trollin' trollin'...............0 -
I've only recently started on the "being creative with cauliflower" road, and am surprised by how well i'm liking it. For mashed potatoes, i'd be interested to add some cauliflower florets to the boiling potatoes, and then mash it all together. With a 1:1 mix in the mash, and then a little cream, butter, and seasoning i would be surprised if you notice the difference from pure potatoes.
100g of cauliflower is only about 25 calories. You can mix it with potatoes to get the taste you want AND the bulk you want, with minimal caloric increase.
What a great idea!!0 -
Yeah, if OP ate more than 1200 calories per day, he'd have room for mashed potatoes. But under doctor's care, so personally I'd tell my doctor.0
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VintageFeline wrote: »danieltsmoke wrote: »strong_curves wrote: »danieltsmoke wrote: »VintageFeline wrote: »
As for the OP, he eats below medically advised minimum so often posts lamenting how small his portions can be.
No..I don't..are you attempting to troll??
Before you closed your diary your calories were extremely low for weeks. Maybe you've upped them?
Honestly I don't pay close attention to the total number anymore, however, medically advised is very subjective..the medical advise I got, as someone with 100+ lbs to lose, was to keep doing what was working, and if I had any issues with it (which I dont),then reassess with the doc at that point..
But I was actually stating that I don't often lament about how small my portions are..90% of my posts are about the positives of my journey so far.
So you didn't make a post about not being able to have apple pie?
You do what you do but I can't really take you seriously when you make posts like this and the apple pie one when you could easily have those things and still lose weight.
But ya know, I'm just trollin' trollin' trollin'...............
In regards to the apple pie post ..I stated that I was unusually hungry that day, so I was going to eat more calories, which I did. I'm not sure what your issue with me is? If you don't like my posts maybe just don't read them?
Also thanks everyone else for being productive for the conversation.
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Kimberly_Harper wrote: »What a great idea!!
Thanks!
My first attempt at a "cauliflower-based alfredo sauce" turned out to be more of a "very runny but delicious garlic mashed potatoes" flavor. Definitely think this could get OP within target.0 -
Kimberly_Harper wrote: »What a great idea!!
Thanks!
My first attempt at a "cauliflower-based alfredo sauce" turned out to be more of a "very runny but delicious garlic mashed potatoes" flavor. Definitely think this could get OP within target.
Yeah this is super helpful, deff gonna try it!
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lalainap19 wrote: »I have to eat some sort of potatoes because I'm low in potassium.
Right...like the people who "have to" eat bananas.
There are tons of other things that contain potassium.
webmd.com/food-recipes/high-potassium-foods-topic-overview0 -
I mashed taters with tofu and mixed in indian spices, then stuffed back in the baked skins. WAS SO GOOD!0
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Have the mashed potatoes, just a smaller portion and fill the rest of your plate with veg/protein.
Or reserve your cals so you can enjoy a bigger portion of them...the choice is yours
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caroldavison332 wrote: »Some folks coat their chicken with instant/dehydrated mashed potato flakes before cooking them. I detest instant potatoes so I never tried it.
iukkkkkk I so much dislike instant potatoes! I dont know if it is me or the instant part
You have to get the good ones. Idahoan are the best! They are.....
Try the applewood bacon. They are sooooo good!
Ohhh, I ate those all the time in college. Now I'm craving them.
Real mashed potatoes are a special occasion food for me, cause if I'm gonna eat them, I want them made with butter and whole milk and maybe some cheese.0 -
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I'm not an expert in many things. But I might be an expert in mashed potatoes. One of my favorite foods!
Add herbs, garlic, or a very flavorful cheese and reduce the amount of butter/cream. Asiago, blue, and extra sharp cheddar stand out more than milder cheeses so you can use less.
Smash red skin potatoes with the skins on for extra fiber/nutrients. Parsley, chives, and sour cream with a smashed potato is superb.
Mash a bunch of wilted greens with potato. If you don't love greens, you might like them in mashed potatoes. And having a bunch of lower cal greens like kale or spinach can bulk up the amount of food you get.
Try using reduced fat buttermilk instead of milk and butter. The tangy flavor is nice and works well in place of a buttery flavor. Or broth and a little olive oil instead of dairy.
Whip with low-fat ricotta or cream cheese. (I continue to use full fat and make it fit.)
Use mashed potatoes as an ingredient in something else so there isn't a giant pot of creamy goodness. Maybe a shepherd's pie or meatloaf muffins. Think of how mad your friends will be if you strip the taters off their portion.0 -
danieltsmoke wrote: »Kinda...I just decided to take my potatoes and instead of quarter and bake them, like I typically do and totally enjoy...and turn them into mashed potatoes, which I also totally love. The problem is that a serving of 75g is like 150cals, and I dont know about you, but I need like 3 servings to feel like its an adequate amount of mashed potatoes...like 1 serving is barely enough to coat the bag of veggies and chicken I'm gonna have with it...
TLDR, just quarter/season/bake your potatoes...mashed are not worth the time, and deff not the calories :P
Mashed potatoes are in fact....worth the time and the calories. Thems be delicious. Mmmmm!!!!
Mashed potatoes are worth everything.
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Sweet potatoes are great to mash because you dont have to add anything to them to make them thick and creamy, just boil, season and mash0
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azulvioleta6 wrote: »lalainap19 wrote: »I have to eat some sort of potatoes because I'm low in potassium.
Right...like the people who "have to" eat bananas.
There are tons of other things that contain potassium.
webmd.com/food-recipes/high-potassium-foods-topic-overview
ohh thanks for this. :-)0 -
I buy pre made mashed potatoes Bob Evans, they are good only 150 calories 1/2a cup. I have been eating them since the beginning of my weight loss. I still have lost weight eating them alot and they are not instant. I cant believe no one else buys them or Country Crock, again they are not instant potatoes and you microwave them plus they taste like real mashed potatoes.0
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This thread sucks!
Day before yesterday it forced me to empty my fridge and "mash" together Yams, 100% pure pumpkin from a can, Quark Cheese, Butter, and Ham. Last batch yesterday was 625g and 683 Cal!
So today, the evil influence continued and I was forced to go and shop, and now I am sitting here groaning after eating 520g (and only 391Cal!) of Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips, Baby Potatoes, Onion, 100% pure pumpkin from a can, and some laughing cow light cheese pulverised together till smooth and creamy in a long suffering pot!
Oh MFP treads, why, oh why?!0 -
This thread sucks!
Day before yesterday it forced me to empty my fridge and "mash" together Yams, 100% pure pumpkin from a can, Quark Cheese, Butter, and Ham. Last batch yesterday was 625g and 683 Cal!
So today, the evil influence continued and I was forced to go and shop, and now I am sitting here groaning after eating 520g (and only 391Cal!) of Sweet Potatoes, Parsnips, Baby Potatoes, Onion, 100% pure pumpkin from a can, and some laughing cow light cheese pulverised together till smooth and creamy in a long suffering pot!
Oh MFP treads, why, oh why?!
I'm so sorry, that sounds horrible! For god's sake, don't watch the cooking channel!!!... of Breaking Bad, for that matter 0 -
I loved mashed potatoes, and of all the calorie combinations I've tried, I've found that higher fat and richer tastes satisfy me better than lower calorie combinations. One of the best tips I've found on my journey is to not eat mindlessly. To savor every bite. So while each g may be higher in calories, I can get satisfied on less g with a richer mashed potato. My favorite thus far is adding a strong cheese- like gorgonzola. Yummm.0
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I'm not an expert in many things. But I might be an expert in mashed potatoes. One of my favorite foods!
Add herbs, garlic, or a very flavorful cheese and reduce the amount of butter/cream. Asiago, blue, and extra sharp cheddar stand out more than milder cheeses so you can use less.
Smash red skin potatoes with the skins on for extra fiber/nutrients. Parsley, chives, and sour cream with a smashed potato is superb.
Mash a bunch of wilted greens with potato. If you don't love greens, you might like them in mashed potatoes. And having a bunch of lower cal greens like kale or spinach can bulk up the amount of food you get.
Try using reduced fat buttermilk instead of milk and butter. The tangy flavor is nice and works well in place of a buttery flavor. Or broth and a little olive oil instead of dairy.
Whip with low-fat ricotta or cream cheese. (I continue to use full fat and make it fit.)
Use mashed potatoes as an ingredient in something else so there isn't a giant pot of creamy goodness. Maybe a shepherd's pie or meatloaf muffins. Think of how mad your friends will be if you strip the taters off their portion.
DEAR GOD, WHY HAS IT NEVER OCCURRED TO ME TO MAKE MASHED POTATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE?!?!?!
I must rectify this error...0 -
amyrebeccah wrote: »I'm not an expert in many things. But I might be an expert in mashed potatoes. One of my favorite foods!
Add herbs, garlic, or a very flavorful cheese and reduce the amount of butter/cream. Asiago, blue, and extra sharp cheddar stand out more than milder cheeses so you can use less.
Smash red skin potatoes with the skins on for extra fiber/nutrients. Parsley, chives, and sour cream with a smashed potato is superb.
Mash a bunch of wilted greens with potato. If you don't love greens, you might like them in mashed potatoes. And having a bunch of lower cal greens like kale or spinach can bulk up the amount of food you get.
Try using reduced fat buttermilk instead of milk and butter. The tangy flavor is nice and works well in place of a buttery flavor. Or broth and a little olive oil instead of dairy.
Whip with low-fat ricotta or cream cheese. (I continue to use full fat and make it fit.)
Use mashed potatoes as an ingredient in something else so there isn't a giant pot of creamy goodness. Maybe a shepherd's pie or meatloaf muffins. Think of how mad your friends will be if you strip the taters off their portion.
DEAR GOD, WHY HAS IT NEVER OCCURRED TO ME TO MAKE MASHED POTATOES WITH BLUE CHEESE?!?!?!
I must rectify this error...
You won't be sorry.
I'm thinking for liquid I could also do some blue cheese dressing for extra flavors. But now I'm sad because I realized I'm going out for dinner all this week and then I'm leaving for vacation. *Sigh*0 -
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Mashed potatoes are definitely worth it. I had some today in fact, mixed with a little butter, buttermilk, and wasabi. They went incredibly well with my Asian chicken. So much happiness right now..0
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