What do people think of potatoes?
I was discussing this with my friend of mine today. I think everyone can agree that a whole foods organic diet is healthy. I feel that potatoes do provide fiber and nutrients, but my friend sees they can cause glycemic spikes and can lead to diabetes if overdone. I feel potatoes are a better choice than the refined potatoe chips. Dr. McDougall does a no fat, plant based diet and has patients have lost weight and reveresed heart disease. He is for potatoes in the diet. I used to follow a nearly no fat vegan diet, but now recogonize the importance of essential fatty acids.
I was discussing this with my friend of mine today. I think everyone can agree that a whole foods organic diet is healthy. I feel that potatoes do provide fiber and nutrients, but my friend sees they can cause glycemic spikes and can lead to diabetes if overdone. I feel potatoes are a better choice than the refined potatoe chips. Dr. McDougall does a no fat, plant based diet and has patients have lost weight and reveresed heart disease. He is for potatoes in the diet. I used to follow a nearly no fat vegan diet, but now recogonize the importance of essential fatty acids.
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Re: potatoes: yay or nay
Fri, July 29, 2005 - 8:30 AMSweet potatoes supposedly do not produce nearly as great a glycemic spike as regular potatoes, and they contain more nutrition as well.
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Re: potatoes: yay or nay
Fri, August 5, 2005 - 9:16 AMI'd have to agree with Erin. White potatoes begin to turn to sugar in your mouth as soon as you start chewing. As far as nutrition, they just aren't grown with that intent. Swwet potatoes and yams are a better choice - lower glycemically and more fiber. Essential fatty acids, EFA's, are called that because they are essential, especially to your endocrine system/hormonal balance. Also, as the body receives EFA's regularly, it is more inclined to use stored fat for energy when restricting calories/exercising. A supplement with a balance of Omega 3 and 6 is preferable but plant sources such as flax, peanut, etc. are ok too. Canola is questionable for this purpose. -
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Re: potatoes: yay or nay
Fri, October 14, 2005 - 10:26 AMI also agree, I pretty much stay away from white potatoes (something I used to be pretty much addicted to when I was 60lbs heavier and feeling like crap-ola)
Has anyone heard any of the "buzz" about organic, unrefined, virgin coconut oil? I was wary of trying it... its a saturated fat. But after a lot of research, I just had to... (do a google) Spectrum makes one that is easier to take. I do a tablespoon in the am with breakfast and one with dinner, if I'm at home... Im feeling great and my skin and hair are glowing. Supposedly, it helps stimulates your thyroid and gets your metabolism moving... lowers your cholesterol, hightens your immune system (aids patients are even reaping some effects) and so on....
My health-food store has replaced spectrum with another brand and Im having a hard time swallowing it, literally. Its a white solid, and the spectrum, at least, tasted a lot more like coconut. Thats what you want.
So, back to the matter at hand-- I stay away from white potatoes and white bread and think of them as eating a bowl of sugar. -
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Mon, November 7, 2005 - 6:00 AMhow does a saturated fat such as coconut lower your cholesterol? they are known to do just the opposite. if you have any links to info on this, I'd love to read up on it. -
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Re: potatoes: yay or nay
Fri, November 11, 2005 - 10:22 AMraw (never heated above 115) natural(no to minimal processing) fats and oils have many nutritional benefits.
FYI - with the exception of coconut oil, never use or purchase fats/oils NOT in dark containers
There is a book called "The Coconut Miracle" or something like that with a fair bit of info; lots of data on the raw/living food sites -
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Fri, November 11, 2005 - 11:05 AMSo all the olive oils in glass jars should be avoided? Does the light affect it negatively? -
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Sun, November 13, 2005 - 8:31 AMchoose dark green/brown glass and store in a cabinet at home - light increases oxidation rates.
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Re: potatoes: yay or nay
Fri, October 14, 2005 - 10:57 AMWhat about red or purple potatoes? Are these any better than the white potatoes?
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Re: potatoes: yay or nay
Fri, November 11, 2005 - 10:27 AMwhite potatoes may not be the healthiest choice, but they beat alot of the things some people choose to pollute their bodies with. I don't eat them cuz I don't like them - too bland. If I'm gonna cook a veggie it's gonna be a flavorful one ;)
