Are baked potatoes w/ condiments really that bad for you?

[ASpec818]

I love the baked potato with light sour cream and bacon bits. Now if you use low fat sour cream, and low fat bacon bits, I don't see how a baked potato can be bad for you. People seem to be avoiding potatoes like the plague nowadays.

[MUFC]

baked potatoes are good.

[Feny]

the problem with baked potatoes are the fast digesting carbs... they're full of em...

i only eat them on special occasions and post workout (when i'm bulking)

[consciouschef]

They're fine. Don't listen to these people.

[Oddball8945]

baked potatoes are good.

x2

its just some people tend to soak them in butter,full fat cheese,bacon & other not so "light" condiments. Heck, it would be safe to say some people add more calories from the condiments that they put on the potato then the potato it self.

BTW yea, potato's are great and are still great if you use condiments in moderate amounts.

[consciouschef]

x2
Heck, it would be safe to say some people add more calories from the condiments that they put on the potato then the potato it self.

An average-sized russet potato is no more than 150 calories, so that's really not that hard. Quite a realization you've come to there.

[BlueFenix13S]

People talk about the GI, but when you add butter, sour cream, etc, it lowers the GI of the meal, so IMO it's fine.

[iranian123]

itself is extremely harmless. Its glycemic index is very misleading. The glycemic load, the more important measure, indicates that any vegetable or fruit is safe. Also, on another note, it is one of the most filling foods according to the satiety index.

I stick to chives for the topping, or maybe some olive oil. Toppings can either be high fat (cheese/cream), or salt (bacon).

[Oddball8945]

An average-sized russet potato is no more than 150 calories, so that's really not that hard. Quite a realization you've come to there.

lol who buys the average sized russet anyway, Im talking about those 1 Pound potatos that are like 400 cals without anything on them they are great but you typically see them looking like this

[MUFC]

People talk about the GI, but when you add butter, sour cream, etc, it lowers the GI of the meal, so IMO it's fine.

I was just about to post that...

[Feny]

its all about your goal and the timing of the baked potato...

cutting- avoid
bulking- eat after workouts (or special occasions)

[BlueFenix13S]

lol who buys the average sized russet anyway, Im talking about those 1 Pound potatos that are like 400 cals without anything on them they are great but you typically see them looking like this

Wow, me = hungry lol

We've got a place around where my parents live called McAlisters Deli, famous for their "Texas Spuds", these things would feed a family, and OMG they're delicious. You can get em with chili, cheese, broccoli and cheddar, cheesesteak, basically they can also take any sandwich on their menu and turn it into a spud.

[buddhastalin]

there is nothing wrong with putting fat on your potato. i.e. real butter, real bacon, etc. the problem is when you exceed your the fat/calories that allows you to maintain/cut/bulk efficiently.

[getgot211]

its all about your goal and the timing of the baked potato...

cutting- avoid
bulking- eat after workouts (or special occasions)

dumb.

[ChingChang]

lol who buys the average sized russet anyway, Im talking about those 1 Pound potatos that are like 400 cals without anything on them they are great but you typically see them looking like this

there's a potato in there? Looks pretty awesome.

[getgot211]

why the hell would you put chilli on a potato?

[BlueFenix13S]

why the hell would you put chilli on a potato?

Why the hell wouldn't you? lol Have you never had a chili and cheese baked tater?

[getgot211]

Why the hell wouldn't you? lol Have you never had a chili and cheese baked tater?

I put nothing but butter on my potatoes. chili on a potato does not sound appealing at all.

bean+potato? nah

[BlueFenix13S]

I put nothing but butter on my potatoes. chili on a potato does not sound appealing at all.

bean+potato? nah

Don't knock it til you try it man

[buddhastalin]

Don't knock it til you try it man

it is definitely tasty.

[Aindreas]

there's a potato in there? Looks pretty awesome.

x2, I normally can't stand baked potatoes, but that one actually looks worth eating.

I have nothing against white potatoes nutritionally, I just find them rather bland. Same w/ rice.

[Oddball8945]

holy crap.....duh me

i just realized how easy it would be to make that chili cheese stuffed potato @ home, and i can easily manipulate macros to make it healthy to yield one hell of a healthy meal.

that picture inspired me for a new meal, reps to that picture lol

[getgot211]

I think it would be more appitizing w/o the beans. like a good chilildog chili.

[young_squatter]

the problem with baked potatoes are the fast digesting carbs... they're full of em...

i only eat them on special occasions and post workout (when i'm bulking)

its all about your goal and the timing of the baked potato...

cutting- avoid
bulking- eat after workouts (or special occasions)

Timing wont make much a difference man, when bulking on high carb days I have carbs all meals and eat baked potatoes before bed. People overthink this stuff way to much. I normally eat 2-3 baked potatoes on high carb days, I get mine from wendys and just put them in the fridge until im ready to eat them. Love em.

[BlueFenix13S]

I think it would be more appitizing w/o the beans. like a good chilildog chili.

There's no rule that says you gotta have beans in your chili. Most of the time when I make chili I leave out the beans (make it low carb)

[Oddball8945]

There's no rule that says you gotta have beans in your chili. Most of the time when I make chili I leave out the beans (make it low carb)

yea , i like beans but i think if i make that loaded chili potato it will be without the beans. I mean the 1lb russet is already punching out massive carbs by it self

[The Solution]

here is something written by a guy named alan aragon

Myth #2: "Sweet potatoes are better for you than white potatoes."

The origin: Because most Americans eat the highly processed version of the white potato?for instance, french fries and potato chips?consumption of this root vegetable has been linked to obesity and an increased diabetes risk. Meanwhile, sweet potatoes, which are typically eaten whole, have been celebrated for being rich in nutrients and also having a lower glycemic index than their white brethren.

What science really shows: White potatoes and sweet potatoes have complementary nutritional differences; one isn't necessarily better than the other. For instance, sweet potatoes have more fiber and vitamin A, but white potatoes are higher in essential minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and potassium. As for the glycemic index, sweet potatoes are lower on the scale, but baked white potatoes typically aren't eaten without cheese, sour cream, or butter. These toppings all contain fat, which lowers the glycemic index of a meal.

The bottom line: The form in which you consume a potato?for instance, a whole baked potato versus a processed potato that's used to make chips?is more important than the type of spud.

adding some FF/low fat SC and bacon bits are not bad at all fit them in ur macros... keep it in moderation

and dont listen to the bull over baked potatoes.. theya re great for you..e at up and enjoy it bro

[Calipe]

here is something written by a guy named alan aragon

Myth #2: "Sweet potatoes are better for you than white potatoes."

The origin: Because most Americans eat the highly processed version of the white potato?for instance, french fries and potato chips?consumption of this root vegetable has been linked to obesity and an increased diabetes risk. Meanwhile, sweet potatoes, which are typically eaten whole, have been celebrated for being rich in nutrients and also having a lower glycemic index than their white brethren.

What science really shows: White potatoes and sweet potatoes have complementary nutritional differences; one isn't necessarily better than the other. For instance, sweet potatoes have more fiber and vitamin A, but white potatoes are higher in essential minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and potassium. As for the glycemic index, sweet potatoes are lower on the scale, but baked white potatoes typically aren't eaten without cheese, sour cream, or butter. These toppings all contain fat, which lowers the glycemic index of a meal.

The bottom line: The form in which you consume a potato?for instance, a whole baked potato versus a processed potato that's used to make chips?is more important than the type of spud.

adding some FF/low fat SC and bacon bits are not bad at all fit them in ur macros... keep it in moderation

and dont listen to the bull over baked potatoes.. theya re great for you..e at up and enjoy it bro

Nice post. The reason that I prefer Sweet Potatoes over regular ones is because it actually tastes good by itself, there is no need to add toppings in order to eat it. White potatoes taste too "simple" by themselves.