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Sweet potatoes...yes or no?

iceycoldhot
iceycoldhot Posts: 72 Member
edited March 1 in Health and Weight Loss
I have about 20 pounds left to lose.....and I don't want to do anything to stall my weight loss progress.They say to stay away from starchy foods like potatoes....do sweet potatoes count? I looked it up and there are only 103 calories in 1 medium one, 60 calories in a small one. Is it a good idea to eat sweet potatoes if you're trying to lose weight/get in shape?
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  • nicsflyingcircus
    nicsflyingcircus Posts: 2,951 Member
    Not for me, I can't stand the taste. But if they fit your calories and macros and you like them, go for it.
  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    Are you eating in a caloric deficit?

    Then H3LL YES SWEET POTATO!
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    If it fits into your calories limit then eat it.
  • PeanutButterByTheSpoon
    PeanutButterByTheSpoon Posts: 60
    They are lower on glycemic index than regular ones. So they don't count. I love sweet potatoes so if you like them eat them
  • runningagainstmyself
    runningagainstmyself Posts: 616 Member
    Yum. Yes. If it fits your macros, go for gold.
  • AriFit12
    AriFit12 Posts: 10
    Sweet potatoes are on Mayo Clinic's list of top healthy foods

    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/multimedia/health-foods/sls-20076653

    I couldn't live without them!
  • meltedsno
    meltedsno Posts: 208 Member
    who are "they"? "they" say alot of things and the truth is "they" know nothing....
  • iceycoldhot
    iceycoldhot Posts: 72 Member
    Great! Because I was on pinterest and there are SO many good healthy recipes I can make sweet potatoes.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    Love sweet potatoes. They are a complex carb. Nothing wrong with 'em. Eat up!
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  • ashleearoha
    ashleearoha Posts: 165 Member
    Sweet potato is one of my 2 only carb sources and its one of the best for you!! get them in you :)
  • Laurenloveswaffles
    Laurenloveswaffles Posts: 535 Member
    If you're going to eat one, weigh it with a digital food scale. As you should with all of your food. My size medium and your size medium are two very different things.
  • mike_ny
    mike_ny Posts: 351 Member
    Definitely Yes.

    I cook a batch of them every week and keep them in the fridge for one every day or so. I don't eat a lot of carbs, but this super-food belongs in everyone's diet.
  • Odinisgod
    Odinisgod Posts: 46 Member
    Sweet potatoes are very healthy. Regardless, as long as you stay in a calorie deficit, it doesn't matter if you eat starchy food or not.
  • Colorfan
    Colorfan Posts: 230 Member
    Theyre loaded with fiber too. Bake em in the oven and hit em with a little honey, mash em up with a bit of almond milk. Man, yummy treat!
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    Sweet potatoes are very healthy. Regardless, as long as you stay in a calorie deficit, it doesn't matter if you eat starchy food or not.

    This.
  • theCaityCat
    theCaityCat Posts: 84 Member
    Sweet potatoes are delicious and have fewer calories and more good nutrients than regular potatoes. I eat them regularly. They're good mashed with a little cinnamon and butter/nondairy spread, but they're even better when you chop them up and bake them for 45-60 minutes at 400 degrees with a little bit of olive oil and some rosemary.
  • MagnumBurrito
    MagnumBurrito Posts: 1,070 Member
    Eff yes. Eat them after your workouts to replenish energy. Here's a fry recipes that is kick *kitten* and easy.

    http://cookieandkate.com/2010/baked-sweet-potato-fries/
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  • bajoyba
    bajoyba Posts: 1,153 Member
    I eat sweet potatoes.
    I also eat regular potatoes.
    :smile:
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Eff yes. Eat them after your workouts to replenish energy. Here's a fry recipes that is kick *kitten* and easy.

    http://cookieandkate.com/2010/baked-sweet-potato-fries/

    Those look really good. Actually, there are a bunch of really good sounding recipes on there and from the one I looked at, easy enough for even someone as inept as me in the kitchen to make.
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Baked sweet potato fries. Delicious. But I eat real potatoes too. Staying in my calorie limit and eating a wide variety of foods has worked for me.
  • Dgydad
    Dgydad Posts: 104 Member
    OP, "they" don't know what they are talking about.
    They are lower on glycemic index than regular ones. So they don't count. I love sweet potatoes so if you like them eat them
    GI is based on the ingestion of that single carb by itself. Once protein or fat is added GI goes out the window.

    Also, all food counts because all food can be eaten.

    I believe your point is technically correct, but not truly relevant. A lower glycemic index food always has an advantage over one with a higher index. So sure, a combination of foods will have a glycemic index that's different from any individual one, but that doesn't negate the inherent benefit of foods with a lower index. Particularly if you have reason to be concerned with the impact of diet on blood glucose - such as people who are diabetic or even pre-diabetic..................
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  • alpinehealth
    alpinehealth Posts: 85 Member
    YES YES YES YES
  • losingforgood120
    losingforgood120 Posts: 94
    Yes, yes yes!! Since I've started eating sweet potatoes I never want regular potatoes anymore. They are so much better. I eat them w/ butter and cinnamon sugar or even just plain. Or I make the fries... add some Tony's.

    Still losing weight! Just keep track of your calories.
  • MagnumBurrito
    MagnumBurrito Posts: 1,070 Member
    Eff yes. Eat them after your workouts to replenish energy. Here's a fry recipes that is kick *kitten* and easy.

    http://cookieandkate.com/2010/baked-sweet-potato-fries/

    Those look really good. Actually, there are a bunch of really good sounding recipes on there and from the one I looked at, easy enough for even someone as inept as me in the kitchen to make.

    If you make one and like it, please send it my way. I'm a cook in training as well.
  • theCaityCat
    theCaityCat Posts: 84 Member
    Eff yes. Eat them after your workouts to replenish energy. Here's a fry recipes that is kick *kitten* and easy.

    http://cookieandkate.com/2010/baked-sweet-potato-fries/

    Those look really good. Actually, there are a bunch of really good sounding recipes on there and from the one I looked at, easy enough for even someone as inept as me in the kitchen to make.

    If you make one and like it, please send it my way. I'm a cook in training as well.
    Pretty much all of her recipes are good. Definitely try the spicy kale and coconut stir fry. I added carrots and hot cherry peppers. http://cookieandkate.com/2014/spicy-kale-and-coconut-stir-fry/

    Also - sweet potatoes are excellent when baked and stuffed with spinach, cranberries, and other delicious things.
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  • WBB55
    WBB55 Posts: 4,131 Member
    Yes, yes yes!! Since I've started eating sweet potatoes I never want regular potatoes anymore. They are so much better. I eat them w/ butter and cinnamon sugar or even just plain. Or I make the fries... add some Tony's.

    Still losing weight! Just keep track of your calories.
    What makes a sweet potato so much better than a baked potato with butter on it?

    Maybe they simply taste better to some people.
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