Weight-Loss Baked potato?

[AmberElizabeth]

I've heard so many mixed opinions about potatos my head is spinning lol

I just want to know if a) baked potatos are okay to eat, and b) if I should eat the skin or leave it.

I used to bake a potato and mash up the inside with some cooked spinach and salt&pepper. I want to know if the carbs from the potatos are REALLY bad for your diet!

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!

 

[maleficent]

potatos are ok to eat
the skin has fiber so I'd eat it...

Carbs to not make you fat - excess calories do... so relax.. they won't bite you

 

[edco76]

I've heard so many mixed opinions about potatos my head is spinning lol

I just want to know if a) baked potatos are okay to eat, and b) if I should eat the skin or leave it.

I used to bake a potato and mash up the inside with some cooked spinach and salt&pepper. I want to know if the carbs from the potatos are REALLY bad for your diet!

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP!

Dont sweat it. Baked taters aint too bad. 1 medium is like 130 calories and about 30g of carbs. The problem comes when you add a tbs of butter (100cal) a tbs of sour cream 65 cal. not counting cheese, bacon, and all that crap. Before you know it you have a 500 calorie side dish.

Try this instead. Roasted red potatoes with rosemary and garlic. But baked potatoe w/spinach is fine. Just be shure and not have a bunch of other starch with the meal and have a good protein source.

 

[AmberElizabeth]

I don't like butter or sour cream lol- so that's not a problem I like my baked potatos with just spinach! I'll have to add some garlic too... I LOVE garlic!

Thanks guys!!!!

 

[LillyTame]

Mmmm yummy You just gave me a great idea for a side dish tonight with my salmon, Thanks! lol