baked potatoe -good or bad
AGupta6mobile
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Is baked popatoe good or bad as a meal.. with light seasoning and salt. For loosing weight.
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Nothing wrong with baked potato with a meal...but a baked potato by itself as a meal? I can't see that it would be very satisfying.0
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Totally depends on how many calories you need at the time, how big the potato is etc.
In general I find a smallish baked potato is a nice addition to a meal. Reasonable on calories (79 per 100 grams), lots of potassium, some vitamin C some iron. Personally I like to add a bit of ranch dressing to mine.
I wouldn't want just a potato as a meal unless I added some kind of protein.0 -
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Potatoes are one of the most satiating foods. Google satiety index of food and you will see. They are not the highest in fiber if high in this nutrient at all. But they put on a lot of mass compared to their calorie content. Great for cutting. Be sure to have some ice cream or so a twinkie bar afterwards
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Yeah--you can break up your food however it works for you, but for me eating a potato by itself wouldn't be ideal, as I wouldn't find it satisfying for all that long. I eat roasted potatoes (I like to eat the skin, so prefer them to baked) WITH dinners all the time, though.0
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I wish people would stop classifying specific foods as "good" or "bad." Food is food. As long as it fit's into your daily calorie budget eat what you want. A plain baked potato with a little salt and pepper and (gasp) a bit of butter or low fat sour cream adds very little to a total meal. You can even make a meal out of it by topping it with chili, stew, or another protein. Be mindful of your portions and have at it!0
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A potato isn't a meal. It's a potato.
If I ate one as a meal I'd lose plenty of weight as I'd gnaw an arm off in hunger0 -
Depends what you're going to do with it. As food it's fine but they make terrible yoyos0
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I would avoid foods with a high glycemic index if trying to lose weight.0
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Macro balance is your key. 40/30/30 for carbs/protein/fats. If you want to have just a potato as a meal, you are going to be hungry fairly quickly, as carbs don't last as long as protein. You'd be better off with a 3-4 oz salted potato with 4 oz of lean chicken, and find that you're feeling full much longer. The protein from the chicken will last a long time. both are quite low in calories. Put some sour cream on the potato for some fats and added dairy protein and and nice green veg on the side, now you've got a meal. Should fit right into your calorie deficit.0
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Potatoes are one of the most satiating foods. Google satiety index of food and you will see. They are not the highest in fiber if high in this nutrient at all. But they put on a lot of mass compared to their calorie content. Great for cutting. Be sure to have some ice cream or so a twinkie bar afterwards
This is a ridiculous post. Please don't give this kind of advice, it's not helpful.0 -
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A small baked potato is a great base for a meal, but you should add some toppings. It's a blank canvas and you can do almost anything with it. Some healthy toppings include: steamed veggies, black beans, greek yogurt, turkey and swiss, salsa, red onion, grilled chicken breast... there are so many ways to turn it into an actual meal.0
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Potato with some chili on top ( I like Trader Joes turkey chili)...oh and cheese!0
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Baked potatoes are delicious and versatile. Depending on the toppings you use they can be a meal. I wouldn't just add a little seasoning, though. I would add some shredded chicken, sour cream and salsa or finely cut steak and pepperjack cheese and jalapenos and call it dinner. I've had no problem losing weight eating them.0
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Liftng4Lis wrote: »Potato with some chili on top ( I like Trader Joes turkey chili)...oh and cheese!
Yum!0 -
A baked potato could be a meal, if it's loaded with cheese and bacon and diced tomatoes and chives. Just a potato... not so much.
I have a baked potato several times a week with my meal. I top it with ranch dressing.0 -
Look, there are a lot worse things you can eat than a baked potato. Can they be unhealthy...sure if you put too much crap on top. A little light sour cream, butter and pepper works great for me. I've never tried Chili but that does sound good too. But keep in mind that loosing weight is calories in vs calories out. Now eating healthy or clean is another ball game altogether. Good Luck.0
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Awesome feedback guys, really appreciate it.. I've been trying baked and roasted potatoes, with side of boiled broccoli and a asparagus. And small salad with some picked beans. As a meal.. keeps me full.. will have to try othser suggested toppings ..
Being a vegetarian, thinking of adding tofu as protein substitute. . More .
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Baked potato is a very good choice (I think) as it doesn't take much time to prepare.
I find I eat rubbish if I don't make the effort to cook, so easy cook ups like a healthy spud is just what I need.
A tin of baked beans on top and that's a good meal in my book.
Maybe resist adding a cheese topping but add some curry powder and chopped onion to the baked beans for interest and zing.0 -
AGupta6mobile wrote: »Is baked popatoe good or bad as a meal.. with light seasoning and salt. For loosing weight.
Sure, if that's what you like and it satisfies your hunger? Unless you have insulin resistance or diabetes, then probably not since the glycemic load is pretty high.
It's light on fat and protein, but as long as you are getting those somewhere else throughout the day there is nothing bad about having a potato as a meal.0 -
Baked potato is a very good choice (I think) as it doesn't take much time to prepare.
I find I eat rubbish if I don't make the effort to cook, so easy cook ups like a healthy spud is just what I need.
A tin of baked beans on top and that's a good meal in my book.
Maybe resist adding a cheese topping but add some curry powder and chopped onion to the baked beans for interest and zing.
What's wrong with cheese? Your body needs the fat and protein cheese offers. Macro balance is important.0 -
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I don't like them, so they're just bad.0 -
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Baked potato is a very good choice (I think) as it doesn't take much time to prepare.
I find I eat rubbish if I don't make the effort to cook, so easy cook ups like a healthy spud is just what I need.
A tin of baked beans on top and that's a good meal in my book.
Maybe resist adding a cheese topping but add some curry powder and chopped onion to the baked beans for interest and zing.
What's wrong with cheese? Your body needs the fat and protein cheese offers. Macro balance is important.
Well nothing wrong with it - but its so nice I want it with every meal - so I am just saying here as an example how I can manage without it - cause I will likely be having cheese with some other meal in the day.0 -
tiptoethruthetulips wrote: »Nothing wrong with baked potato with a meal...but a baked potato by itself as a meal? I can't see that it would be very satisfying.
This-I'm having one for lunch today but I'll prep it by coating it in evoo and salt, bake until skin is crispy, and then top it with seasoned ground beef, cheese, diced onion and tomato, broccoli, salsa and hot sauce. Pure awesomeness
Calorie wise it won't be too bad and it's my main meal of the day-will be incredibly filling too. 0 -
A baked potato with 30g shredded cheddar and some tinned beans are one of my favorite meals. A potato on its own isn't really a meal to me, but a couple of add ons and I'm happy.0
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AGupta6mobile wrote: »Is baked popatoe good or bad as a meal.. with light seasoning and salt. For loosing weight.
oh yum! i forgot i just bought some. i am going to have one today for lunch with a bit of butter and pepper. thanks for the reminder!
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AGupta6mobile wrote: »Is baked popatoe good or bad as a meal.. with light seasoning and salt. For loosing weight.
Matters of nutrition are hardly this black and white....
Baked potatoes are awesome...I eat them a couple times per week. But I guess it depends on if you think carbs are the devil or not.0 -
I would avoid foods with a high glycemic index if trying to lose weight.
LOL....outside of metabolic health issues, this really doesn't matter...not to mention, the things like cheese or sour cream or whatever that you add to a potato lower the GI. Also, in case you're wondering, there's nothing wrong with a little sour cream or cheese either...0
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