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[Lucky Charm]

The man who wrote that (wholelong) article (thatIdidn'tread) ate boiled potatoes for breakfast every morning? 

What a nut.

[QueenDanceALot]

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@Moretofollow wrote:

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@phoenixbrd wrote:

Where is Sids....she will set the record straight on the potatoes.

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She gets her information from Dr McDougall, the same man that mass produces processed food items that you will find on the shelves of Whole Foods and Sprouts that contain a whole lot of sodium.  But getting back to the subject of potatoes, one has to find the right type of food that strengthens their immune system and potatoes simply don't work for me.  Everything you eat affects the bacteria in your gut and if you want to avoid getting sick you need to find what works for you to build up your immune system.  

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"Dr" McDougall is a self-promoting nutbag.

Re: potatoes.  I rarely eat them.  Once in a blue moon I'll have some steak cut fries if I'm at a good steak fry makin' establishment.

[151949]

@Lovingq - eating a potato leaves you nervous, anxious , depressed and drained of energy? Alrighty then.

[QueenDanceALot]

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@151949 wrote:

@Lovingq - eating a potato leaves you nervous, anxious , depressed and drained of energy? Alrighty then.

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HIgh glycemic carbs do that to a lot of people.

I would be one of those.

[Plaid Pants2]

The only thing eating a potato leaves me feeling is full and satisfied.

[cherry]

I think bread is worse for you, than a potato

[JillyMarie]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

@madzonie     @Lovingq

Uh oh.      When the potato lady sees this thread, she is going to lose her mind.  

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There's a potato lady?

[Plaid Pants2]

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@cherry wrote:

I think bread is worse for you, than a potato

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I'm not a big bread eater, but when I do have bread, I prefer whole grain, whole wheat, and I LOVE sourdough!

[Irshgrl31201]

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@Noel7 wrote:

The benefits of sweet potatoes, better for you than white potatoes:

1. High in antioxidants.

2.  High in vitamin A

3. Gives us a beta-carotene boost

4. Easy Prep

5. Cancer fighting compounds

6. "Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamin C, which revs up your immune system. High potassium levels help control blood pressure, while calcium bolsters your bones."

7. Re: Sugar... "White potatoes, the ones you normally eat baked or as french fries, rank high on the glycemic index, which measures how quickly food affects your blood sugar. Sweet potatoes rate lower. They also have more fiber -- about 5 grams in a 3/4 cup serving -- which slows digestion and keeps you feeling fuller longer."

8. If you’re trying to trim down, they’re stuffed with filling fiber. White potatoes have their assets -- both tater types are fat-free -- but the sweet ones have slightly fewer calories and carbs.

9. Sweet potatoes are a good source of iron.

WebMD source

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I LOVE sweet potatoes. I love them baked but I make mashed sweet potatoes too. I put them through my ricer (love that thing) with butter, cinnamon, pure vanilla bean paste and occasionally a little honey. I find i don't need honey most of the time though, they are sweet enough for us without it. Of course salt and pepper too. I also love to cube them then put them on a lined sheet pan with olive oil, salt, pepper and turmeric. Delish! I rarely boil veggies anymore, so much more flavorful roasted.

[Noel7]

Hi @Irshgrl31201 !  It's good to see you here, I've missed you and our nail polish chat, LOL.

I just posted a recipe you might like, with sweet potatoes, I'll bring it here.

Hope you've been well