Baked potatoes

bcattoes

No forbidden foods, it is all about moderation, and calories in, calories out. Enjoy!

The OP's question about whether potatoes should be forbidden, it was whether it is a good idea to eat them everyday. Everyday is not moderation.

bcattoes

White potatoes are a pretty controversial food. Some nutrition experts put them in the same catergory as white bread instead of vegetable. Personally, I limit them.

I would remove the "expert" title from any who said such a thing.

Can you explain why the good folks at Harvard School of Public Health should not be considered experts using something other than your personal opinion of potatoes?

fitnotfluffy

There is nothing wrong with baked potatoes! I LOVE them! I eat them for dinner occassionally. They make a great, filling meal. I put a bit of butter, cheese, salsa, ground beef, chopped broccoli, and sour cream on mine. Eat what you want! It's all about moderation. I wouldn't eat one for every meal, you know, but I do eat them atleast once a week. They're cheap and filling, so why not? They aren't AWFUL for you. You could be eating a lot worse things! Just easy on the butter

LottieLou13

If they fit in with your macros and calories...then nom away

I just had a baked sweet potato with some greek yogurt on it (replacement for sour cream) to add some extra protein

jonski1968

Baked potatoes are healthy if eaten in the appropriate size. Have you tried baked sweet potatoes?

This..

MsKeelah919

I personally don't do baked potatoes often. I like them, but not enough to want them regularly...so when I have a craving for one. I eat a small one. I add a little cheese and green onions and bit of fat free sour cream. Also baked beans, I avoid because of the sugar content. If I do eat them, I eat a quarter of a serving and make sure that EVERYTHING else on my plate is healthy!

themedalist

White potatoes are a pretty controversial food. Some nutrition experts put them in the same catergory as white bread instead of vegetable. Personally, I limit them.

I completely disagree. A large russet potato has about 165 calories, 50% of Vitamin C, 25% daily fiber, 33% potassium, 10% iron, and 5 grams of protein. Top it with 1/2 cup black beans, a medium tomato and 1/2 cup lowfat plain Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream) and you have a dinner with 24 grams of protein, 28% iron, 67% fiber, 30% calcium, 89% Vitamin C, 65% potassium, about 300 mg of sodium, and less than 400 calories.

And this dinner just cost you less than $1.

bcattoes

White potatoes are a pretty controversial food. Some nutrition experts put them in the same catergory as white bread instead of vegetable. Personally, I limit them.

I completely disagree. A large russet potato has about 165 calories, 50% of Vitamin C, 25% daily fiber, 33% potassium, 10% iron, and 5 grams of protein. Top it with 1/2 cup black beans, a medium tomato and 1/2 cup lowfat plain Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream) and you have a dinner with 24 grams of protein, 28% iron, 67% fiber, 30% calcium, 89% Vitamin C, 65% potassium, about 300 mg of sodium, and less than 400 calories.

And this dinner just cost you less than $1.

You disagree that some experts put potatoes in the same category as white bread instead of vegetables, or that I limit them? I assure you both are true.

On the Healthy Eating Pyramid, potatoes don’t count as a vegetable, since they are chock full of rapidly digested starch, and they have the same effect on blood sugar as refined grains and sweets. That’s why potatoes are in the “Use Sparingly” tip.

Source: http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/pyramid-full-story/index.html

I don't really have a way to prove that I limit potatoes, but my diary is open. Though if you don't believe my statement I suppose you may not believe my log either. :ohwell:

JennetteMac

Try tinned tuna with either light mayo or some salsa as a way of mashing it and adding protein but not too much fat. Both work for me.

sherisse69

I love potatoes but I will have to admit I noticed a dramatic change in my body composition when I switched from white potatoes to sweet potatoes, They are lower on the glycemic index and are also rich in nutrients.

But after saying that, I agree with the rest of the folks that say we can have them if it is in moderation. A good, whole, from the ground food is going to be better for you than a box of processed crap any day of the week.

And as for my preference of what I like on a white baked potato, give me a dollop of sour cream any day baby!

SOUR CREAM ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!

Fozzi43

Thanks everyone for your input..I rarely eat baked potatoes, I tend to get my carbs from other veggies but if I want a potato or chips I only have enough to stay within my carb allowance.