Do you eat potatoes regularly?
baked potatoes are one of the best parts of a balanced diet
my flair in some other communities is All Potatoes Always Welcome, because they’re filling, way more nutritious than you’d think, and incredibly versatile
Yes, they’re a part of my diet. And can be part of a balanced diet.
I don’t usually peel potatoes though, and here’s why.
It’s time-consuming
It’s wasteful
Peeling reduces the nutritional value such asFiberB-vitaminsVitamin CCopperManganeseAntioxidants that are concentrated in the skin
I eat them regularly and yes, they can be part of a balanced diet.
I don’t usually peel potatoes though, and here’s why.
It’s time-consuming
It’s wasteful
Peeling reduces the nutritional value such asFiber, B-vitamins, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, andAntioxidants that are concentrated in the skin
I eat them baked with Greek yogurt or sometimes mashed avocado, a protein (beans or leftover meat) chives or green onions and seasoning…really good with the EBTB seasoning. Yum yum yum, filling, and nutritious. Add a side salad and it’s a complete meal.
Yes, absolutely. Carbs aren’t bad. It’s overdone carbs that pushed out other nutrients, and that’s usually even pre-packaged stuff like chips, sweets, and fried foods rather than carbs straight from the vegetable or whole grain. Don’t overdo it with the toppings and it’s fine.
My favorite way to eat them is with Italian dressing. The tang balances out the earthy potato flavor, it doesn’t take nearly as much to reach a flavor I like compared to butter and sour cream, and if you get a healthy Italian dressing you’ve got a good serving of your healthy fats in for the day. Win for me lol
I used to eat a baked potato almost every day with a big salad and some protein. But, I’ve recently been trying to eliminate nightshades from my diet, so I have switched to white sweet potatoes, which I love. Cheers
I love baked potatoes, also sauteed and even boiled sometimes. I do eat potatoes regularly, and I’d say there’s two important points:
Red potatoes are my favorite “basic” potato.
Yes, at least once per week. As long as you don’t load them with a bunch of crap (especially sour cream), they are extremely nutritious. They’re very high in carbohydrates, if you’re into watching that, but also very high in antioxidants and other nutrients.
I cut them into 1/2” cubes and throw them into the air fryer with a little bit of extra virgin olive oil- delicious!
In moderation sure. I have some potato every day. I would say it’s easy to overindulge though so don’t do that.
Nothing is going to beat a baked spud (ideally minus the butter, cheese and bacon; pick one, ideally the cheese) with canned fish. Nyom.
FYI when the potato itself is not the star there are a bunch of subs you can make. Mashed roast carrots taste amazing and are a more nutritious alternative to mash. Lately I have been experimenting with roast sweet potatoes, haven’t quite got the crust figured out yet but they taste amazing.
I have some sort of baked potato ALMOST every day. Yes, I think its part of a healthy diet. I try and only buy organic potatoes since I eat the skin. The reason I eat them so often is due to their price. They are cheap.
Potatoes are a good source of nutrients such as potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6. They also contain fiber, which can help with digestion. Baking potatoes is a healthy cooking method as it does not require the addition of oil. However, it’s important to consider the entire diet and not just one food item to make sure it is balanced. To make a potato part of a balanced diet, it’s recommended to pair it with a source of protein and a variety of non-starchy vegetables. Also, if you’re concerned about the carb intake, you may want to limit the portion size of the potatoes.
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As a type 2 diabetic, I don’t eat potatoes. Don’t crave them and they don’t provide any nutrients that I need that I don’t get elsewhere. If you like them, go for it! Lol I’m not a potato hater. Just not for me
The key to potatoes is to heat them up and cool them down. You can heat them up again if you want. You are turning the sugars in the potato to resistant starch. Resistant starches are not digestible. This will feed your good microbes in your colon. Always think of feeding your good microbiome.
YesssI love potatoes, it has loads of potassium, fibre all vitamin bshalf recommended dv of copper, magnesium, vitamin c (atleast for me)i’ll have a baked potato and ill put some gravy on it when i’m craving something warm and hearty !! so delicious
God no! Of the vegetables out there they may be one of the least damaging vegetables but they they are not good for you. Zero carbs is the answer. My health has improved 10 fold with the elimination of carbs.