Cant stop eating potatoes

missjelika

I love potatoes and just cant stop eating them. I try to make them as "healthy" as I can by oven roasting in garlic and olive oil. but I feel like eating them every day. that cant be good Right? how do I stop?:explode:

marycmeadows

just make yourself start incorporating different veggies into your diet. Limit yourself to potatoes like twice a week or something.....

Sidesteal

Or keep eating them but still hit your calorie and macronutrient goals each day.

linda1243

Potatoes are not horrible for you! It is okay to eat them. I moved my carb eating up to my noon time meal and at dinner try to have a side salad instead of a starchy side. Then i get to enjoy my starch but I know it's earlier in the day and will get burned off.

bcattoes

Well, you could try not purchasing and/or growing them for starters.

dls06

Portion control, usually 4 oz for potatoes:drinker: . As long as it fits into your goals. Eat away.

christine24t

stop buying them! and if they're home grown, give them away to friends and coworkers.

JamesonsMommy

try this. slice your potatoes into french fries. cut some turnips and carrots about the same size. spray cooking spray lay down veggies and sprinkle a little sea salt. super yummy.. your turnips and carrots should make up about 75% of your sheet. (i found turnips adn acorn squash taste just like french fires)

Rikki444

Listen... it's potatoes not potatoe chips or worse..... as long as you are hitting your goals, you should be ok. If you get stuck, then revisit this option. :brokenheart: Who said you can't have potatoes every day, anyway?

anacsitham5

Oh yeah! A fellow potato addict! I know exactly how you feel. I LOVE potatoes and crave them like other people crave sweets.
I love them anyway you cook them (except for German Potato Salad). Love baked potatoes and can now eat them with salt & pepper. I used to love to put a ton of butter on them, but nixt that. I will use some fat free sour cream too. You have to figure it's better than having a candy bar :happy:

Jacole18

If they fit in to your calories and other nutrients, I say go for it!!

SergeantSunshine_reused

Or keep eating them but still hit your calorie and macronutrient goals each day.

^^ Thank You.

I eat ate potatoes every night last week (roasted in olive oil and spices) YUM btw. And I lose steadily :]

If it fits into your macros, then eat it. Nothing wrong with potatoes -.-

Pandorian

Potatoes are a great way to have something satisfying, they have protein too so can bolster them up to a decent filling item themselves with a touch of shredded cheese or whey protein, my potatoe from my diary today indicates 10% calories from protein, my goal is 35% protein so I added protein powder to it. With the balance it goes a lot farther.

Shredded potatoes and carrots cook up in almost no-time unlike their unshredded counterparts

SergeantSunshine_reused

stop buying them! and if they're home grown, give them away to friends and coworkers.

why? xD

AZKristi

Nothing wrong with that if they aren't prepared with tons of saturated fat (assuming you don't have a medical reason to limit carbs). Try to eat other veggies with your potatoes to make sure you get all your essential nutrients.

SergeantSunshine_reused

Potatoes are a great way to have something satisfying, they have protein too so can bolster them up to a decent filling item themselves with a touch of shredded cheese or whey protein, my potatoe from my diary today indicates 10% calories from protein, my goal is 35% protein so I added protein powder to it. With the balance it goes a lot farther.

Shredded potatoes and carrots cook up in almost no-time unlike their unshredded counterparts

I like red potatoes too. and they are LOADED with potassium! Which most people are greatly lacking.

jbudge1

I eat potatoes several times a week and have for years. I say keep eating them. Potatoes = good!

Jessicadollyy

OMG!! THERE IS ANOTHER ONE OF ME OUT THERE!! lol I love potoatoes, it is my favoirute food and not having them is soo hard for me to stick to my diet! i started about a week ago and I am going strong!! Good luck!

storknursekelly

I have found our brains crave what we feed them, a very true statement. White or yellow potatoes have a higher glycemic index, which makes you crave more carbs than the red or sweet potato, which have a low glycemic index. Like any food we feed our brain, the more you eat of it the more you will crave it, it's how our brain works. Try first switching to the red potatoes, then stuff them with healthy foods, like broccoli, or corn/black bean salsa. Take some of the potato insides out before you stuff and keep adding more veggies each time taking out more of the potato. Also try a plain sweet potato on other days, you can sprinkle it with cinnamon or just eat plain, again adding veggies to your plate as well. It's amazing over time how the brain reacts to what we feed it. I hope this helps.

RAFValentina

Boil them! Or steam them.... they're fine until you add all that fat on! 40kCal per TEASPOON in olive oil! You probably use about 5 teaspoons worth when roasting.... do the math! Add healthy dressings like lemon juice and herbs and a tiny bit of olive oil or olive oil spray so it's just enough!

SergeantSunshine_reused

Boil them! Or steam them.... they're fine until you add all that fat on! 40kCal per TEASPOON in olive oil! You probably use about 5 teaspoons worth when roasting.... do the math! Add healthy dressings like lemon juice and herbs and a tiny bit of olive oil or olive oil spray so it's just enough!

Umm... olive oil is incredibly healthy for you. FAT IS GOOD. You need fats in your diet and olive oil is an excellent source!

stefchica

you cant stop...they're grown in a pile of crack cocain and rainbows that when it hits your lips it keeps you wanting more.

i admit i have a potato problem :ohwell:

craft338

i LOVE potatoes too!!

mix them with other things, like roasted veggies, so it easier to stick with just one serving of potatoes.

and there's a lot of cauliflower/potato recipes out there. i've tried the mashed potatoes and they were awesome!

storknursekelly

adding chopped olives or avocado slices is a much better source because you can get the whole food as well as the good fat which has much more nutritional value ))

missjelika

OMG!! THERE IS ANOTHER ONE OF ME OUT THERE!! lol I love potoatoes, it is my favoirute food and not having them is soo hard for me to stick to my diet! i started about a week ago and I am going strong!! Good luck!

Lol you are not alone. Im just afraid its making me eat way too many carbs

missjelika

I love all of you for replying. made me feel like I was not alone and all the suggestions are greatly appreciated.

bcattoes

Boil them! Or steam them.... they're fine until you add all that fat on! 40kCal per TEASPOON in olive oil! You probably use about 5 teaspoons worth when roasting.... do the math! Add healthy dressings like lemon juice and herbs and a tiny bit of olive oil or olive oil spray so it's just enough!

The olive oil is much healthier than the potato. Potato starch is digested much in the same way that refined sugar is. It will spike your insulin and could lead to disease. Olive oil raises your HDL levels and helps prevent disease.

KokomoJoe

I use sweet potatoes instead of the potato. I now prefer it. If you love "mashed" potatoes then steam some cauliflower and a few potatoes and make your mashed potatoes out of that mixture. You will get the potato taste without all the carbs. I do that when I make a sheppards pie and my daughter has never tasted the difference. I mash them with unsalted organic butter and almond milk.

limismith

Phew, I saw a couple harsh comments on here like "try not buying them" and I almost hulked out. But then I saw all of the other tater lovers out there said what I wanted to say and I calmed down...

Potatoes are cheap, fillinging, cheap, nutrient rich, cheap, and versitile. I eat them daily with no shame, and I stay within my goals.

I love a small sized baked potato with a scoop of vegetarian baked beans. A little cheese too if I am feeling frisky. Add a small salad or side of broccoli, and your are done!

Rilke

Your potassium levels must be excellent ;D

lmelangley

I say if you like them and want them, eat them. Maybe you're missing something in your diet and your body is finding that in potatoes - like potassium, for instance. At any rate, as long as you're not frying them or putting on super fatty toppings, potatoes are good for you. If indulging in a potato a day will keep you focused on the good stuff, eat away!