Sm red potatoes...

[NACH3]

So what do you guys/gals think of this as my carb for a couple meals - I've not been able to find good sweet potatoes in a couple wks(here and there).. So I'm trying this recipe - it's for 5lbs of potatoes... Thoughts??

Roasted red potatoes - tossed in Olive oil minced garlic salt(less than teaspoon) -

[djgreen]

good stuff we eat red potatoes in my house pretty good in stews

[Brett N]

I eat Reds all the time. Supposed to be better on the Glycemic Index than Idaho or Russets. Not as good as Sweet Potatoes but taste is better.

Your recipe sound about like mine. I make single or double serving. Dice it and put it in a metal pan covered with foil and throw it on the grill when I cook my chicken. The bottom gets a little carmalized or burnt but it brings a whole new flavor to it. I do the same with cauliflower and it almost tastes like popcorn when it's burnt.

Hmm. Never thought about it, I wonder how the reds and cauliflower would be grilled in a pan together. Best thing about reds, they are small. A 4oz red (pre cooked) is 100 calories, 20 carbs and 4 protein. Easy to track.

[NACH3]

I eat Reds all the time. Supposed to be better on the Glycemic Index than Idaho or Russets. Not as good as Sweet Potatoes but taste is better.

Your recipe sound about like mine. I make single or double serving. Dice it and put it in a metal pan covered with foil and throw it on the grill when I cook my chicken. The bottom gets a little carmalized or burnt but it brings a whole new flavor to it. I do the same with cauliflower and it almost tastes like popcorn when it's burnt.

Hmm. Never thought about it, I wonder how the reds and cauliflower would be grilled in a pan together. Best thing about reds, they are small. A 4oz red (pre cooked) is 100 calories, 20 carbs and 4 protein. Easy to track.

Nice - I knew they were good - but wanted some opinions - thx!

Yeah I almost broiled em that's how hot - and it carmalized crispified it lol - just threw it the oven - thx for that split BrettN that's easy(only if I remembered how many diced equals one lol) the garlic makes it

[MaxxPursuit]

We eat Red Potatoes pretty often in the house. Sometimes we cook them like BrettN said with the Chicken (makes it easy). They taste great if you throw them in the oven (450 degrees) put some olive oil, pepper, garlic, put it all in a lipped pan, cut side down. Sometimes we cut up some red and green peppers and toss them in too. Cook for 20-30 min. Tastes awesome. You're right though man - garlic makes it.

[Joco71]

I always thought there is not that much difference between red potatoes and sweet potatoes other than flavor. The difference is very minimal. I would run with them as long as your not putting a bunch of bad stuff in them to make more desirable. That's what's nice about sweet potatoes cook eat taste good simple.

[GirlyGymRat]

I eat only sweet potatoes if any. Red potatoes are my next choice.

[Bio-Active]

Red potatoes are fine. Sweet potatoes are hard to find right now

[GirlyGymRat]

Red potatoes are fine. Sweet potatoes are hard to find right now

I haven't noticed. Maybe location specific.

[Bio-Active]

I haven't noticed. Maybe location specific.

could be but we haven't had them here for over a month

[GirlyGymRat]

could be but we haven't had them here for over a month

Interesting. No issues. Hmmm

[NACH3]

Red potatoes are fine. Sweet potatoes are hard to find right now

Yes they are(not in season - ive been finding them sparingly) but am liking the red potatoes, however they don't seem as filling either but are very good(roasted w/minced garlic)

Sorry GGR I didn't see your post - im in the same boat as Bio when coming to sweet potatoes(about 1-1.5 months so far) but was even worse a little while ago!

[numbere]

So what do you guys/gals think of this as my carb for a couple meals - I've not been able to find good sweet potatoes in a couple wks(here and there).. So I'm trying this recipe - it's for 5lbs of potatoes... Thoughts??

Roasted red potatoes - tossed in Olive oil minced garlic salt(less than teaspoon) -

Red potatoes are great. I'm a big fan of red bliss variety. The idea of sweet potatoes being better for you because they are lower on the glycemic index is a total myth. If you want to pick it up another level add some rosemary in alongside your olive oil and garlic.

[The Deadlifting Dog]

The idea of sweet potatoes being better for you because they are lower on the glycemic index is a total myth.

Care to explain your thought process here?
If the GI index doesn't matter then why not just get all needed carbs from sugar?

[NACH3]

Care to explain your thought process here?
If the GI index doesn't matter then why not just get all needed carbs from sugar?

He didn't mention anything about simple sugars - only complex - which we all know sugars are like taking a wire brush to your arteries...

[numbere]

Care to explain your thought process here?
If the GI index doesn't matter then why not just get all needed carbs from sugar?

I understand your point, but saying "why not just get all needed carbs from sugar" is a bit extreme. Potatoes are healthier than refined sugar on a macro and micro level.

The GI index was created for those suffering from diabetes. All of the foods measured in the GI are tested in a fasted state under carbs alone. When carbs are consumed with fat, fiber and protein ther GI is lowered considerably. Furthermore, some low GI foods act as high GI foods after ingestion. Milk (30) is lower on the GI than white bread (70), but both produce the same insulin response. Ice cream (36) is much lower than an apple (80). This doesn't mean that ice cream is healthier than an apple. GI numbers are inaccurate.

I'm not saying to avoid high GI foods altogether. As with all facets of life balance is key. People who pay special attention to the GI of a food and think that it will help their waistline don't realize that their efforts are better spent elsewhere.

How the Glycemic Index Lies to You

[The Deadlifting Dog]

I understand your point, but saying "why not just get all needed carbs from sugar" is a bit extreme. Potatoes are healthier than refined sugar on a macro and micro level.

The GI index was created for those suffering from diabetes. All of the foods measured in the GI are tested in a fasted state under carbs alone. (Incorrect. They've tested many foods that have more than just carbs in them. Ice cream, pizza, most foods reallly...) When carbs are consumed with fat, fiber and protein ther GI is lowered considerably. Furthermore, some low GI foods act as high GI foods after ingestion. Milk (30) is lower on the GI than white bread (70), but both produce the same insulin response. Ice cream (36) is much lower than an apple (80). This doesn't mean that ice cream is healthier than an apple. GI numbers are inaccurate. (GI numbers aren't inaccurate, your understanding of them is inaccurate.)

I'm not saying to avoid high GI foods altogether. (I believe you mean low GI foods.) As with all facets of life balance is key. People who pay special attention to the GI of a food and think that it will help their waistline don't realize that their efforts are better spent elsewhere. (They should consider the GI index amonst other things.)

How the Glycemic Index Lies to You

While I agree that saying "why not just eat sugar" is a bit extreme I also feel that saying "The idea of sweet potatoes being better for you because they are lower on the glycemic index is a total myth." is a bit extreme.

The problem with comparing ice cream to apples is that ice cream is a mixture of many foods while an apple is just one food.
Comparing russet potatoes to sweet potatoes is a much closer match.

[numbere]

While I agree that saying "why not just eat sugar" is a bit extreme I also feel that saying "The idea of sweet potatoes being better for you because they are lower on the glycemic index is a total myth." is a bit extreme.

The problem with comparing ice cream to apples is that ice cream is a mixture of many foods while an apple is just one food.
Comparing russet potatoes to sweet potatoes is a much closer match.

"The idea of sweet potatoes being better for you because they are lower on the glycemic index is a total myth." By no means is that an extreme statement.

It's asinine to base your diet around numbers that were assigned to foods meant for fasting diabetics. Whether one eats sweet potatoes vs. white potatoes or brown rice vs. white rice has little to do with the way in which one looks. This game is about an entire lifestyle not comparing various carbs to glucose.

[jimmyinkedup]

I think thats a great way to go NACH, enjoy man. I eat red potatoes fairly regularly man.

[NACH3]

I think thats a great way to go NACH, enjoy man. I eat red potatoes fairly regularly man.

Thx for all the replies fellas, and I've definitely been enjoying em... The minced garlic does the trick!

[GirlyGymRat]

Yes they are(not in season - ive been finding them sparingly) but am liking the red potatoes, however they don't seem as filling either but are very good(roasted w/minced garlic) Sorry GGR I didn't see your post - im in the same boat as Bio when coming to sweet potatoes(about 1-1.5 months so far) but was even worse a little while ago!

Well I don't know origin of my sweet potatoes. Prob Mexico?????

[Joco71]

Thx for all the replies fellas, and I've definitely been enjoying em... The minced garlic does the trick!

Way to go Nach these guys are about to throw blows!! All over a few damn potatoes. Lol Just kidding fellas it was a good debate. I will take a few things from the discussion. Thank you

[NACH3]

Well I don't know origin of my sweet potatoes. Prob Mexico?????

Interesting will have to look into that, Girly

[RaginCajun]

Well I don't know origin of my sweet potatoes. Prob Mexico?????

The ones I normally buy come from Mississippi

[Bio-Active]

The ones I normally buy come from Mississippi

still hard to find sweet potatoes here but I found some at a supermarket so I loaded up on them

[NACH3]

still hard to find sweet potatoes here but I found some at a supermarket so I loaded up on them

It seems they are coming in waves... Last time I stocked up I made the mistake of not cooking all of em off - a whole bag+ went bad in 2-3 days... I'll be checking myself plus keeping the reds too!

[GirlyGymRat]

There are 15x more potatoes.

[rando1648]

If you look at the nutrition facts, in my opinion red potatoes are a better choice than sweet potatoes.
100g red potatoe:
89 Cal
20g carbs, of which 1g is sugar and 2g is fiber

100g Sweat Potatoes:
90 cal
21g Carbs, of which 6g is sugar and 3g is fiber

[almostgone]

Red.potatoes are always a regular part of my shopping list.

[NACH3]

Red.potatoes are always a regular part of my shopping list.

I can't get enough now - it's a regular

[kelkel]

30 + posts about sweet potatoes.......damn.

[RaginCajun]

^^^^^^^^hahahahaha!

[Sfla80]

Little late to the party but even try switching it up...

I used to get white sweet potatoes

Also a great potato (or root) to go something like flank steak is boniato.

We use red potatoes at work everyday...30-50# a day....so I have had to take a break from them lol.

[Fllifter]

I've never really bought red potatoes. What's the best way to cook them? Also how much minced garlic ect?

[NACH3]

I've never really bought red potatoes. What's the best way to cook them? Also how much minced garlic ect?

Wash - dice - toss in olive oil(1/4c just needs to be tossed in it) - 4 cloves minced garlic - pepper(salt if you want to add it) = hlf a bag + repeat (400 25min turn 25more min)

[Fllifter]

Wash - dice - toss in olive oil(1/4c just needs to be tossed in it) - 4 cloves minced garlic - pepper(salt if you want to add it) = hlf a bag + repeat (400 25min turn 25more min)

Thanks bro!