The evil potato

MizTerry
MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Is the potato really that evil on a diet?

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  • Andyrewcoop
    Andyrewcoop Posts: 6
    I don't think so... aslong as you don't overdo it.. and add things such as butter or high fat milk
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    No. Vegetables tend to not be evil. I eat potatoes and enjoy them immensely. Also lost 30 pounds and have kept it off for a year while eating them.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    Nope. If it fits in your macros, go for it.
  • raeleek
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    Potatoes are great! All kinds! There is also nothing wrong with a little bit of sour cream and butter! Work it into your calories and enjoy!
  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
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  • Chief_Rocka
    Chief_Rocka Posts: 4,710 Member
    I predict that someone will enter this thread and say that sweet potatoes are better than white potatoes.
  • EatClean_WashUrNuts
    EatClean_WashUrNuts Posts: 1,590 Member
    Only when dressed as Vader
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  • MidwestAngel
    MidwestAngel Posts: 1,897 Member
    I love french fries.
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    I predict that someone will enter this thread and say that sweet potatoes are better than white potatoes.

    I do love sweet potatoes.. But I don't think I'd ever be able to choose between the two.
  • raeleek
    raeleek Posts: 414 Member
    I predict that someone will enter this thread and say that sweet potatoes are better than white potatoes.



    SWEET POTATOES ARE BETTER THAN WHITE POTATOES! Sorry, couldn't help it. :happy:
  • BeccaLevine
    BeccaLevine Posts: 315 Member
    I eat potato's a couple times a week. I make homemade french fries, super delicious and tons better than that fried fast food crap. If it fits into your calories, great. But make sure to get in the good veggies too :wink:
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Nope, I eat them once in a while. I like to mash potatoes and turnips together and add a little salt.
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Why would potatoes be evil? They're a great source of carbs, and carbs = energy for your workouts. I eat them often.
  • KarenJ15
    KarenJ15 Posts: 81 Member
    I think potatoes are ok in moderation, like anything else. I made a good recipe from Skinnytaste.com the other night with garlic, fat free sour cream, low sodium chicken broth and fat free milk . 159 calories per 3/4 cup, 1.7 g fat, 32.3 carbs and 3.2 fiber, 4.5 protein.
  • FitBeto
    FitBeto Posts: 2,121 Member
    The 911 plotters loved potatoes. You're not a terrorist - ARE YOU?
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    The 911 plotters loved potatoes. You're not a terrorist - ARE YOU?

    Darn! I've been discovered!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Potatoes are nutritious. They are only evil if you try to eat them raw.
  • rainghirl
    rainghirl Posts: 203 Member
    Not at all, in fact jacket (baked) potatoes were an absolute godsend when I was onsite for work. I could have a small one with some baked beans and it fitted in with my macros well - less calories than most sandwiches too.
  • DorkothyParker
    DorkothyParker Posts: 618 Member
    I'm an Idahoan and I approve this thread.
  • tattoosandheels
    tattoosandheels Posts: 66 Member
    No! Potatoes are just fine in moderation. I make Avacado Mashed potatoes. The avacado is so creamy, which makes it a great substitute for the butter. Add some salt and pepper, garlic, and a little milk and its actually pretty good. Although the green color is kinda funky! Its a good kind of fat, and moderately good for you.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    I eat white potato every day, even when loosing.
  • Danni1585
    Danni1585 Posts: 250 Member
    I cannot give up my potatoes, I just try to limit them
  • erinsueburns
    erinsueburns Posts: 865 Member
    Are they the most nutritious choice, probably not. But evil is probably taking it too far. The better question is, how do you feel when eating them? I know people with blood sugar issues who have problems with them. So if they seem to disagree with you then I'd avoid them. Personally, I wouldn't likely eat bread AND potatoes for the same meal though, to many carbs for me...
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Never had any issues with potatoes, and lost weight having a baked potato with filling for dinner every evening at one time.
  • NuclearMosquito
    NuclearMosquito Posts: 39 Member
    Potatoes are a good source of potassium, vitamin B6, and have a good amount of vitamin C. There's a reason the Potato Famine in Ireland caused so many people to die.

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