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.

Tyl · 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! :blush:

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: 944 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 Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 9,035 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: 23,086 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian 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: 1,824 Gallery: thisisrightnow Stats: 240/178.6/150, 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: 1,141 Gallery: Nikouli Stats: 190/185.8/140 WOE: Atkins DANDR Start Date: Original start date: 5/29/08 (Got pregnant 3/2010)	Mmmm I love me some sweet taters! :P

07-03-2009, 03:59 PM	#6
mamabear6 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,088 Gallery: mamabear6 Stats: 175/134/115 (5'3") WOE: Paleo Start Date: Starting over April '12	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
Tyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 14,776 Gallery: Tyl Stats: FAT AGAIN--working on it! WOE: LC Start Date: Sept 2008/Again Sept 2011	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: 3,066 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: 93 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: 410 Gallery: Keptewe Stats: 167/164/150 WOE: Low carb Start Date: February 2009, Restart: Jan.2012	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: 17,594 Gallery: inatic Stats: 182+/126 5'4 49!yo 16/4 5 kidlets later! WOE: Coach:Erik Ledin leanbodies consulting 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: 6,241 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/125/125 Yipeeeee!! 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: 5,719 Gallery: SugarFreeSheila Stats: 141 to 110 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: 791 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: 16,074 Gallery: fawn	I love to oven bake sweet potato rounds in coconut oil and sprinkle with sea salt.