Why do all bodybuilders eat sweet potatoes?

[yeahbuddy289]

I see most bodybuilders eating sweet potatoes over other types of potatoes.. why is this? The only real advantage to sweet potatoes I can find is they have more vitamins... anyone have any insight on this?

[derekkpapa1]

Not overall special about them except taste (make good fries) the only real benefit I see is low gi value which Supports normal sugar value and also is great slow dissolving carb source

[Buster Brown]

Not overall special about them except taste (make good fries) the only real benefit I see is low gi value which Supports normal sugar value and also is great slow dissolving carb source

^^^^^exactly!

[yeahbuddy289]

So basically im not gonna be losing much by eating russet or red potatoes instead of sweet potatoes?

[Khazima]

So basically im not gonna be losing much by eating russet or red potatoes instead of sweet potatoes?

Not gonna make a difference whatsoever

[Bodacious]

I eat a large sweet potato after every workout along with other stuff.

[Times Roman]

when I first started focusing on nutrition, I went this route. now I hardly eat potatos at all..........

[Buster Brown]

So basically im not gonna be losing much by eating russet or red potatoes instead of sweet potatoes?

White potatoes and others are rated higher on the glycemic index so they will cause more of an insulin spike.

[bobbypump]

I was looking into this while trying to seek out more paleo options.. apparently sweet potatoes are paleo while white and others are not. They are still high in carbs, and the glycemic index point has been brought up as well. however, i also found this:

"What is true is that potatoes contain anti-nutrients like saponins that can be harmful, while sweet potatoes don’t contain those substances"

another,

"Sweet potatoes are different from potatoes in that they do not contain several harmful substances such as saponins and lectins, which may increase your intestinal permeability (if consumed regularly) and rev-up your immune system". (Lectins is also why I was told legumes and beans are not paleo as well..)

[uhit]

I like the fiber content

[gbrice75]

I wouldn't think twice about these minute details, with the exception of contest prep (even then, close to contest). No appreciable difference as far as we're concerned.

[Juced_porkchop]

Not overall special about them except taste (make good fries) the only real benefit I see is low gi value which Supports normal sugar value and also is great slow dissolving carb source

This!!mostly taste, I love potatoes
Also not everyone is the same, it preference. like I dont eat fish.

[Docd187123]

I wouldn't think twice about these minute details, with the exception of contest prep (even then, close to contest). No appreciable difference as far as we're concerned.

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