potatoes good or bad
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tinascar2015 wrote: »What is an empty calorie? Surely calories are just calories. Anyway I think potatoes are nutritious and filling and so versatile can't think of anything bad about them.
Some calories come from foods that don't really do us much good and can negatively impact our health: spike our blood sugar, clog our arteries, raise blood pressure, etc. If I eat a piece of Edwards cream pie that's 400 calories, those calories aren't going to do anything positive for my health. That pie contains miniscule amounts of vitamins, a lot of potassium, a tiny amount of protein and 12g of saturated fat. Yikes. Oh, and 46g carbohydrates which includes 32g sugar. And that's added, white, processed sugar, not the kind you get from fruit. The pie is absolutely delicious. It is also empty calories, and I don't care what others do; I've cut all that out so I can eat more of the foods that provide...what's the word? Oh yeah --
Nourishment.
If I eat some broiled fish, a potato and some salad that adds up to 400 calories, that's a better quality meal: Lean protein, good oil, vitamins, minerals, fiber. Sure, the idea that CICO determines weight loss has merit, but are we just talking about losng weight and not about staying healthy while we do it?
You know what? I was really well nourished for the day. Like I'd had a very well balanced nutrient dense day. But I was a bit peckish. You know why? I was low on fat.
I just had a very small serving of gelato. That little bit of fat was delicious and now I feel perfectly sated.
It's all about context.
That pie doesn't have to be in the 400 calorie serving, and there are times all those grams of readily available quick-absorbing carbs are needed for energy.
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The other thing is that being only 400 calories is not always a good thing, depending on one's calorie limit. Sure, sometimes an avocado or some cheese is a nice way to increase calories, but sometimes pie isn't a bad choice. Also, since I personally prefer fruit pie, at least some of that sugar comes with vitamins and all that. ;-)
Not actually sure what this has to do with potatoes, however. Could be it that no one is actually willing to argue that potatoes are the devil? That's cool.0 -
Pototos have been unfairly demonised IMHO. They actually have a lot of vitimins and minerals and are one of the most satiating foods0
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shortntall1 wrote: »I dont think theres any vegetable out there full of empty calories
STAHP ALREADY WITH YOUR CRAZY SENSE-TALKING!!!!0 -
gilramirez14 wrote: »Ikommodevaran wrote: »Who are they?
I eat potatoes 1-3 times a week.
I have just read that mayby its not true
Really consider the source when you read information.
I will I'm just trying to get all my info on everything right there is a lot to learn !!!
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mamapeach910 wrote: »tinascar2015 wrote: »What is an empty calorie? Surely calories are just calories. Anyway I think potatoes are nutritious and filling and so versatile can't think of anything bad about them.
Some calories come from foods that don't really do us much good and can negatively impact our health: spike our blood sugar, clog our arteries, raise blood pressure, etc. If I eat a piece of Edwards cream pie that's 400 calories, those calories aren't going to do anything positive for my health. That pie contains miniscule amounts of vitamins, a lot of potassium, a tiny amount of protein and 12g of saturated fat. Yikes. Oh, and 46g carbohydrates which includes 32g sugar. And that's added, white, processed sugar, not the kind you get from fruit. The pie is absolutely delicious. It is also empty calories, and I don't care what others do; I've cut all that out so I can eat more of the foods that provide...what's the word? Oh yeah --
Nourishment.
If I eat some broiled fish, a potato and some salad that adds up to 400 calories, that's a better quality meal: Lean protein, good oil, vitamins, minerals, fiber. Sure, the idea that CICO determines weight loss has merit, but are we just talking about losng weight and not about staying healthy while we do it?
You know what? I was really well nourished for the day. Like I'd had a very well balanced nutrient dense day. But I was a bit peckish. You know why? I was low on fat.
I just had a very small serving of gelato. That little bit of fat was delicious and now I feel perfectly sated.
It's all about context.
That pie doesn't have to be in the 400 calorie serving, and there are times all those grams of readily available quick-absorbing carbs are needed for energy.
Useful info thanks I try to meet all my mcros on here and it seems impossible some days
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shortntall1 wrote: »I dont think theres any vegetable out there full of empty calories
STAHP ALREADY WITH YOUR CRAZY SENSE-TALKING!!!!
I never said anything about empty calories in vegis just was wondering about potatoes but thanks
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You can't make tater tots without potatoes. Ergo potatoes are good.0
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if they fit into your macros and you like them you should eat them. A potato has more potassium than banana and has fiber, vitamin C and iron so they're not empty calories0
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I eat potatoes about 1-3 times a week ... as long as you are in your calorie limit and macros its all good. I prefer real potatoes over boxed flakes, though (nutrition wise)0
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I honestly never knew boxed potatoes were a thing people ate until MFP, and now I seem to be warned off them 10 times a day.0
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I eat themfrequently but stick to between 150g & 200g, I love the marabel buttery potatoes from Asda and because of the lovely buttery taste you don't need to add anything to them...yummy0
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shortntall1 wrote: »I dont think theres any vegetable out there full of empty calories
STAHP ALREADY WITH YOUR CRAZY SENSE-TALKING!!!!
HHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!
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Potatoes are a veggie... hence, my reply.gilramirez14 wrote: »shortntall1 wrote: »I dont think theres any vegetable out there full of empty calories
STAHP ALREADY WITH YOUR CRAZY SENSE-TALKING!!!!
I never said anything about empty calories in vegis just was wondering about potatoes but thanks
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Just had a baked potato for lunch, with loads of cottage cheese mixed with garlic chives and a clove of garlic (cos baked potatoes are nothing without garlic imho), grated edam cheese, and chili sauce. NOM!!! Oh yeah, and some cucumber and tomato on the side.
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If you like potatoes, are satisfying to you, and you feel good when you eat one, and it fits into your calorie goals.... Then they are good for you!0
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Nony_Mouse wrote: »Just had a baked potato for lunch, with loads of cottage cheese mixed with garlic chives and a clove of garlic (cos baked potatoes are nothing without garlic imho), grated edam cheese, and chili sauce. NOM!!! Oh yeah, and some cucumber and tomato on the side.
Is it safe to say the potato was covered with LUV?
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Potatoes are awesome. As others have said, full of great nutrients. I think they are very filling and satisfying for the calories, and actually kind of a treat!0
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I eat them. Some weeks more frequently than others. I love potatoes. My favorite way is to make them into little breakfast potatoes0
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