Eating Sweet Potatoes???

NutritionIsMyJob · 07-03-2009, 12:01 PM

I know it's been a very long time since I was actively using the LCF site, but I keep seeing posts from different people saying that they eat sweet potatoes. I certainly love them, but I thought they were a big NO NO when you are doing low carb. What's the real scoop on sweetie spuds?

CurlsNCuffs · 07-03-2009, 03:13 PM

They are a no no if you are on induction. But, eventually some folks add them back in...depends on where you are in your journey and if your body can tolerate them. Some never add them back in. YMMV.

rose1 · 07-03-2009, 03:18 PM

It depends on what plan you are following. We eat them often.

thisisrightnow · 07-03-2009, 03:21 PM

They're definitely allowed on low carb, but some people choose not to eat them. They're a lot lower on the glycemic index compared to regular potatoes, which is why some people eat them. I eat them, but I only eat half of one at a time, so the carb count isn't too terribly high.

Nikouli · 07-03-2009, 03:55 PM

Mmmm I love me some sweet taters! :P

mamabear6 · 07-03-2009, 03:59 PM

just wanted to chime in here: someone out there makes some awesome health-friendly sweet potato chips that I got for my daughter a while back. They only had about 6 grams of carbs in a serving, so I tried one. They were delicious. I'll want to treat myself to some every now and then when I'm at goal, or higher up on the carb ladder.

chantyl03 · 07-03-2009, 03:59 PM

i love sweet potatoes, eat them once a week or so. i'm in (pre) maintenance and its totally a part of my plan.

Nikouli · 07-03-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mamabear6

just wanted to chime in here: someone out there makes some awesome health-friendly sweet potato chips that I got for my daughter a while back. They only had about 6 grams of carbs in a serving, so I tried one. They were delicious. I'll want to treat myself to some every now and then when I'm at goal, or higher up on the carb ladder.

Ok TJ!

Is that YOU in your avi? If so, you are beautiful!

K
/TJ

HerBoudoir · 07-03-2009, 04:47 PM

The bonus with sweet potatoes is that they are nutrition powerhouses ~ MUCH better than a white potato!

I'm not at a point where I can eat them, but they'll definately be a part of my maintenance if I can tolerate them.

dgcashier · 07-03-2009, 04:58 PM

Yummy!! They are soooo good with a huge ribeye

Keptewe · 07-03-2009, 09:07 PM

I eat them very occasionally when I am wanting a treat. I never eat white potatoes so it is nice to have something a little sweet and starchy once in a blue moon!

mamabear6 · 07-03-2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikouli

Ok TJ!

Is that YOU in your avi? If so, you are beautiful!

K
/TJ

Yep, it's me! Thanks for the compliment!

inatic · 07-04-2009, 03:45 AM

I eat them every day!

FloridaShell · 07-04-2009, 03:52 AM

I am able to tolerate them with no problem. I have them once or twice a month. They are like a treat for me. I put butter and splenda on mine, delicious!

xamier · 07-04-2009, 06:52 AM

I have one now and then, especially if we eat out and I am having a really nice steak or well prepared piece of chicken. However, I didn't eat them until I hit the correct rung on the carb ladder.

I think the reason that some people have a hard time maintaining is that they don't climb the ladder and learn what foods can be added back in and what one can't tolerate.
If you are following Atkins, reread your book to remind yourself how to correctly follow the good Doctor’s diet. I follow DANDR myself

PS if you order sweet potato at a restaurant is sure to tell them you don't want sugar and cinnamon on it.

(Butter and sour cream is really good on a sweet potato.)

SugarFreeSheila · 07-04-2009, 08:38 AM

A 5" sweet potato has 26 total carbs - and I love them with butter, ground cinnamon, & Splenda. Wow.

gardengoddess · 07-04-2009, 08:54 AM

Be careful ordering them in restaurants, some places dump a bunch of brown sugar on them (Outback for example.) Just keep that in mind and ask for no sugar when you order.

(PS.. Just butter for me thanks!)

fawn · 07-04-2009, 02:36 PM

I love to oven bake sweet potato rounds in coconut oil and sprinkle with sea salt.

07-03-2009, 12:01 PM	#1
NutritionIsMyJob Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 154 Gallery: NutritionIsMyJob	Eating Sweet Potatoes??? I know it's been a very long time since I was actively using the LCF site, but I keep seeing posts from different people saying that they eat sweet potatoes. I certainly love them, but I thought they were a big NO NO when you are doing low carb. What's the real scoop on sweetie spuds?

07-04-2009, 06:52 AM	#15
xamier Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Citronelle, Alabama Posts: 899 Gallery: xamier Stats: 125 5'2"tall WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: 6/17/03	I have one now and then, especially if we eat out and I am having a really nice steak or well prepared piece of chicken. However, I didn't eat them until I hit the correct rung on the carb ladder. I think the reason that some people have a hard time maintaining is that they don't climb the ladder and learn what foods can be added back in and what one can't tolerate. If you are following Atkins, reread your book to remind yourself how to correctly follow the good Doctor’s diet. I follow DANDR myself PS if you order sweet potato at a restaurant is sure to tell them you don't want sugar and cinnamon on it. (Butter and sour cream is really good on a sweet potato.) __________________ [COLOR=Blue] Betty Morgan (Winston Free State) Citronelle, Alabama, USA[/COLOR]

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07-03-2009, 03:13 PM	#2
CurlsNCuffs Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 6,773 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs Stats: 240/135/128 5'2 - Size 4 WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	They are a no no if you are on induction. But, eventually some folks add them back in...depends on where you are in your journey and if your body can tolerate them. Some never add them back in. YMMV.

07-03-2009, 03:18 PM	#3
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 18,681 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	It depends on what plan you are following. We eat them often.

07-03-2009, 03:21 PM	#4
thisisrightnow MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Middletown, OH Posts: 1,814 Gallery: thisisrightnow Stats: 240/171.0/140-150 -- size 18/10/6-8 5'6", 25 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: 5/10/07 (generic LC/SB), 7/19/09 (Atkins)	They're definitely allowed on low carb, but some people choose not to eat them. They're a lot lower on the glycemic index compared to regular potatoes, which is why some people eat them. I eat them, but I only eat half of one at a time, so the carb count isn't too terribly high.

07-03-2009, 03:55 PM	#5
Nikouli MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: FL Posts: 1,131 Gallery: Nikouli Stats: Pregnant Start Date: 5/29/08	Mmmm I love me some sweet taters! :P

07-03-2009, 03:59 PM	#6
mamabear6 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 715 Gallery: mamabear6 Stats: uncomfortable/healthier/restored WOE: low carb Start Date: April 3rd '09	just wanted to chime in here: someone out there makes some awesome health-friendly sweet potato chips that I got for my daughter a while back. They only had about 6 grams of carbs in a serving, so I tried one. They were delicious. I'll want to treat myself to some every now and then when I'm at goal, or higher up on the carb ladder.

07-03-2009, 03:59 PM	#7
chantyl03 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 12,501 Blog Entries: 34 Gallery: chantyl03 Stats: (originally 250#) 225/180 size 20/10 WOE: LC--atkins Start Date: September 2008	i love sweet potatoes, eat them once a week or so. i'm in (pre) maintenance and its totally a part of my plan.

07-03-2009, 04:47 PM	#9
HerBoudoir Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philly suburbs Posts: 3,065 Gallery: HerBoudoir Stats: going...going...about halfway gone WOE: Atkins on 95% whole foods	The bonus with sweet potatoes is that they are nutrition powerhouses ~ MUCH better than a white potato! I'm not at a point where I can eat them, but they'll definately be a part of my maintenance if I can tolerate them.

07-03-2009, 04:58 PM	#10
dgcashier Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 94 Gallery: dgcashier	Yummy!! They are soooo good with a huge ribeye

07-03-2009, 09:07 PM	#11
Keptewe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 397 Blog Entries: 72 Gallery: Keptewe Stats: 172/147/138 WOE: Low carb Start Date: February 2009	I eat them very occasionally when I am wanting a treat. I never eat white potatoes so it is nice to have something a little sweet and starchy once in a blue moon!

07-04-2009, 03:45 AM	#13
inatic Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alpharetta,Ga. Posts: 15,164 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182/126 5'4 48!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach Supervised Start Date: LowER C since 2/02 wt training 10/15/02	I eat them every day!

07-04-2009, 03:52 AM	#14
FloridaShell Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 6,199 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/119/under goal : ) WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	I am able to tolerate them with no problem. I have them once or twice a month. They are like a treat for me. I put butter and splenda on mine, delicious!

07-04-2009, 08:38 AM	#16
SugarFreeSheila I'm here to help! Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 5,360 Gallery: SugarFreeSheila Stats: 141 to 109 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2001	A 5" sweet potato has 26 total carbs - and I love them with butter, ground cinnamon, & Splenda. Wow.

07-04-2009, 08:54 AM	#17
gardengoddess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Middle of the Mitt, Michigan Posts: 448 Gallery: gardengoddess Stats: Too Much/Still too much/just right WOE: See Food diet Start Date: Which time?	Be careful ordering them in restaurants, some places dump a bunch of brown sugar on them (Outback for example.) Just keep that in mind and ask for no sugar when you order. (PS.. Just butter for me thanks!)

07-04-2009, 02:36 PM	#18
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,161 Gallery: fawn Stats: sz 18/4 WOE: Whole organic foods Start Date: February 7, 2000	I love to oven bake sweet potato rounds in coconut oil and sprinkle with sea salt.