Potatos

Guitarjon · March 2012

I once asked this as I was under the impression carbs were the enemy but since logging what I'm eating and observing changes in the scale etc I've noted that actually potatoes arn't bad so long as they arn't cooked/fried in oil. Even then if you make intend to have chips for example just make sure you have the allowences. I have noticed potatoes are pretty good. As someone mentioned, its the butter etc people put on them. Also there are some damn big potatoes so I tend to either choose the smaller potato or split one in half for me and my partner who is also on here.

I have cut down on the amount of carbs I am eating but realised I don't need to cut them out. I tend to have around 140 grams of new boiled potatoes and a jacket potato at around 250- 300 grams.

Soon2BeMrsThomson · March 2012

I've just noticed that you're a Northern lass, how could you turn your back on potatoes? *gasps*

Dear lord say it isn't true! :O

No I am 100% not turning my back on potatoes, how could I, my family would disown me!!! For us Northerners it's just a way of life I guess :laugh:

rml_16 · March 2012

I've heard so much about not eating lots of potatoes because they are a starchy carb - I have potatoes at least 4 times a week - should I not be doing?

I'll ask the same question I always do:

Is there a health reason you shouldn't eat them?

Are you losing weight at a pace acceptable to you?

If you answered no to question 1 and yes to question 2, then keep eating them. Potatoes have a lot of vitamins and minerals and are high in potassium. Good for you!

Firefighter_Jay · March 2012

I can count to potato if that matters to this thread?

MammaC66 · March 2012

I eat both potatoes and sweet potatoes baked in the microwave pretty often. I just put a little salt and pepper on them. They are good for you and filling. In fact, I am trying to eat more potatoes because they are high in potassium and I need more of it in my diet.