Potatoes

BlackPantherChick123

How bad is it to eat a potato a day? I had a potato today with tuna fish on top, along with broccoli, the popcorn seasoning and left over of my soup. You can see my food diary. I really enjoyed it and I haven't ate a bake potato in over a year. Is it ok to have a potato a day? (I don't plan on doing it everyday but I do want another for tomorrow). If I keep it within my calorie range it won't have any effect will it? Trying to lose a few inches off my stomach before Saturday and I decided to wanted something different in my diet so I had a potato. How bad are they if you eat one a day? I never understood how they are considered 'bad'.

queenliz99

Potatoes are good, even if you eat them everyday!

Christine_72

Potatoes are fine, even better for you if you leave the skin on.

BlackPantherChick123

I eat the whole thing. Thank you. I feel better because I feel like I need to change my diet because it has become boing and the potato really satisfied me.

Meganthedogmom

Yes! Eat that potato!

Abby2205

Potatos get such a bad rap but they are so good! High in vitamin C and for me they are very filling. I steam potatoes instead of boiling to make mashed and the texture and potato flavour are so good that I use very little butter and milk anymore.

pebble4321

Nothing wrong with potatoes; potato, tuna and broccoli sounds like a great meal to me.

I think potatoes have suffered in the whole "no white foods*" demonisation, but just like all other fruit and veg, they can fit very well into a balanced diet.

*Which is pretty stupid when you consider that potatoes can be white, yellow, pink, purple, blue, orange etc.

Hell_Flower

Eat all the damn potatoes.

I love potatoes.

I probably eat them about 5-7 days a week. GIMME.

StealthHealth

Labeling any food as bad (or good for that matter) is unwise IMHO.

Aside from negatives associated with the attachment of guilt to foods, everything is dose dependent. Lettuce may be considered by many as "good" but if your diet was predominantly lettuce it is likely that you would be deficient in fat, protein and some minerals. Similarly, many would say that pop tarts are "bad" but, within a well thought out and balanced diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals, they are nothing to worry about and a nice treat if you like them.

Back to potatoes - Nothing wrong with them, if you like them and they fit in with your calories and nutritional goals then eat them.

msf74

This dude didn't seem to do too badly eating just potatoes for two months:

Potato diet

While I wouldn't go to this extreme potatoes are a nutritious food source.

M111111111

I eat them every single day.

Lounmoun

Not bad at all.
Weight loss is about calories not type of food.

StacyChrz

Potatoes have plenty of beneficial fiber and other nutrients. If you can fit it into your calorie and macro goals for the day eat it! I love potatoes!!

cross2bear

I even put sour cream on top of mine!

janejellyroll

I eat potatoes frequently. Just log the calories and you'll be fine.

MamaFunky

We eat potatoes all the time. They are so inexpensive and you can cook them so many different ways. Just make sure to weigh it and keep it within your calorie goal.

hollysaurasrawr

Potatoes are healthy until you put them into a deep fat fryer

BlackPantherChick123

This helps me a lot because I miss potatoes and love to experiment with them.

cwolfman13

For starters, potatoes are a whole food...I'm personally of the opinion that whole foods are pretty good for you. Beyond that, you should look up the nutritional information on potatoes...they're very good for you...mind that you should also eat the skin.

One 213 gram potato packs 897 mg potassium (blows a banana out of the friggin' water), 4.7 grams of fiber, 4.3 grams of protein, 70% of the RDA for vitamin C, 30% of the RDA for B6, and 12% RDA for magnesium. The Irish had it right when they went to potatoes during the famine...it's about as close to the perfect singular food that you can get. I will never understand how this awesome food ever received such a bad rap.

janejellyroll

cwolfman13 wrote: »

For starters, potatoes are a whole food...I'm personally of the opinion that whole foods are pretty good for you. Beyond that, you should look up the nutritional information on potatoes...they're very good for you...mind that you should also eat the skin.

One 213 gram potato packs 897 mg potassium (blows a banana out of the friggin' water), 4.7 grams of fiber, 4.3 grams of protein, 70% of the RDA for vitamin C, 30% of the RDA for B6, and 12% RDA for magnesium. The Irish had it right when they went to potatoes during the famine...it's about as close to the perfect singular food that you can get. I will never understand how this awesome food ever received such a bad rap.

It was actually potatoes that *caused* the famine (specifically, a disease targeting them). The Irish were already relying on them as a major source of calories and when potato blight began destroying the crops, they had few back-ups foods available.

rsclause

I try to avoid potatoes but that's because it would be a carb and part of a larger plate of food. Never mind that I would want butter and sour cream on it too. As a meal with a topping I don't see any problem with. You may want to try a sweet potato too one in a while. As a french fry or chip is where I draw the line and say no!

kgirlhart

I loved potatoes and eat them frequently. I eat them boiled, mashed and occasionally fried. As long as you fit them into your calorie goal you are fine. And your lunch sounds awesome. I may have to have that one day soon.

perkymommy

Eat what you like. I tend to end only baked potatoes (no butter, just salt) and I cut it up when it's done and eat with green beans or as a side dish to fish or chicken. I don't eat more than 4-6 ounces per day. I also never eat mashed potatoes anymore or anything with milk and butter added or deep fried (fries). I don't even want that stuff anymore anyway.

perkymommy

hollysaurasrawr wrote: »

Potatoes are healthy until you put them into a deep fat fryer

or you add a bunch of milk and butter

MissMonicaC4

Happy to hear this. I looove potato. Are they an issue if your insulin resistant??

Meganthedogmom

perkymommy wrote: »

hollysaurasrawr wrote: »

Potatoes are healthy until you put them into a deep fat fryer

or you add a bunch of milk and butter

Nothing wrong with those ingredients in moderation, though.

I use a tablespoon of butter and a quarter cup of milk (plus salt & pepper) to make two servings of mashed potatoes. Best mashed potatoes you will have.

DisneyDude85

I just put some hot Italian sausage with a little tomato sauce over a baked potato last night. It was delicious

jgnatca

janejellyroll wrote: »

cwolfman13 wrote: »

For starters, potatoes are a whole food...I'm personally of the opinion that whole foods are pretty good for you. Beyond that, you should look up the nutritional information on potatoes...they're very good for you...mind that you should also eat the skin.

One 213 gram potato packs 897 mg potassium (blows a banana out of the friggin' water), 4.7 grams of fiber, 4.3 grams of protein, 70% of the RDA for vitamin C, 30% of the RDA for B6, and 12% RDA for magnesium. The Irish had it right when they went to potatoes during the famine...it's about as close to the perfect singular food that you can get. I will never understand how this awesome food ever received such a bad rap.

It was actually potatoes that *caused* the famine (specifically, a disease targeting them). The Irish were already relying on them as a major source of calories and when potato blight began destroying the crops, they had few back-ups foods available.

Or, one could say the lack of potato caused the famine, as the Irish were depending on it nearly entirely. A good vote for genetic diversity in our foods, and eating a variety of foods.

Yay go, potatoes!

cwolfman13

janejellyroll wrote: »

cwolfman13 wrote: »

For starters, potatoes are a whole food...I'm personally of the opinion that whole foods are pretty good for you. Beyond that, you should look up the nutritional information on potatoes...they're very good for you...mind that you should also eat the skin.

One 213 gram potato packs 897 mg potassium (blows a banana out of the friggin' water), 4.7 grams of fiber, 4.3 grams of protein, 70% of the RDA for vitamin C, 30% of the RDA for B6, and 12% RDA for magnesium. The Irish had it right when they went to potatoes during the famine...it's about as close to the perfect singular food that you can get. I will never understand how this awesome food ever received such a bad rap.

It was actually potatoes that *caused* the famine (specifically, a disease targeting them). The Irish were already relying on them as a major source of calories and when potato blight began destroying the crops, they had few back-ups foods available.

Meh...guess I know more about nutrition than history...my point still stands...it's an awesome food. If I were to label any food a "super food", it would be the potato.

janejellyroll

cwolfman13 wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

cwolfman13 wrote: »

For starters, potatoes are a whole food...I'm personally of the opinion that whole foods are pretty good for you. Beyond that, you should look up the nutritional information on potatoes...they're very good for you...mind that you should also eat the skin.

One 213 gram potato packs 897 mg potassium (blows a banana out of the friggin' water), 4.7 grams of fiber, 4.3 grams of protein, 70% of the RDA for vitamin C, 30% of the RDA for B6, and 12% RDA for magnesium. The Irish had it right when they went to potatoes during the famine...it's about as close to the perfect singular food that you can get. I will never understand how this awesome food ever received such a bad rap.

It was actually potatoes that *caused* the famine (specifically, a disease targeting them). The Irish were already relying on them as a major source of calories and when potato blight began destroying the crops, they had few back-ups foods available.

Meh...guess I know more about nutrition than history...my point still stands...it's an awesome food. If I were to label any food a "super food", it would be the potato.

Yes, I agree with you about it being awesome. I just had some for lunch!

lemurcat12

cwolfman13 wrote: »

janejellyroll wrote: »

cwolfman13 wrote: »

For starters, potatoes are a whole food...I'm personally of the opinion that whole foods are pretty good for you. Beyond that, you should look up the nutritional information on potatoes...they're very good for you...mind that you should also eat the skin.

One 213 gram potato packs 897 mg potassium (blows a banana out of the friggin' water), 4.7 grams of fiber, 4.3 grams of protein, 70% of the RDA for vitamin C, 30% of the RDA for B6, and 12% RDA for magnesium. The Irish had it right when they went to potatoes during the famine...it's about as close to the perfect singular food that you can get. I will never understand how this awesome food ever received such a bad rap.

It was actually potatoes that *caused* the famine (specifically, a disease targeting them). The Irish were already relying on them as a major source of calories and when potato blight began destroying the crops, they had few back-ups foods available.

Meh...guess I know more about nutrition than history...my point still stands...it's an awesome food. If I were to label any food a "super food", it would be the potato.

Pre Irish Famine, the French were having problems with crop failure in the period leading up to the Revolution (a famine contributed to the political instability), and there were efforts to try and sell them on eating potatoes (something people in Europe were initially skeptical about) as a nutritious source of calories and one that would be less prone to crop failure than grains.

Anyway, agree it's awesome.

Re how to eat it, I actually rarely eat it baked, as I like the various smaller potatoes better than a standard baking potato. I eat them roasted with some olive oil and salt, maybe garlic and rosemary or dill. Of course I have protein and vegetables with them.