Sweet potatoes

[Crissyt 15]

Just a question, are sweet potatoes ok to eat? They are supposed to be a super food but they are still a starch. Beans are a starch but we can have them . Just curious if anyone have ask their dr this question?

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[GreenTealael 25,523]

Are they on your plan?

[Crissyt 15]

Im already over a year out so i just stay away from all bread, fried, sugars, and starches. I was just curious since Beans are a starch and they are ok if sweet potatoes would be.

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[GreenTealael 25,523]

They were on my plan since stage 2, I don't eat them often like once every month if that (because everything in moderation, right)I eat legumes more often, I'm only 9 months out but at a year out I can't imagine any vegetables being off limits, especially in moderation. Its not the same as a white potato after all, but consult your NUT to be certain. They do push the Protein first then vegetables carbs last motto so by that standard you really can't have a ton.

[Screwballski 540]

If you have room for a starchy veg, sweet potatoes are a good one. Just don’t junk it up with butter, brown sugar...you know the drill. ;)

[kimberlymi 113]

Most Beans are counted in most programs as a Protein. Sweet potato’s are counted as a starch.

[Crissyt 15]

Thank you all for the information i gratefully appreciate it

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[Swanton_Bomb 522]

My nutritionist says they are fine, as long as you eat your Protein and veggies first and eat them in moderation. If you think they would be a "trigger" food for you then I would stay away from them. I think that's the bigger issue, knowing what triggers you. I am speaking from a pre-surgery perspective though. I am capable of eating carbohydrates and even some sugary foods in moderation but here are certain things (many things actually) that I really can't have in the house. Sometimes it doesn't even make any sense....for example, I can eat a small single ice cream bar without issue. If I have a single bite of an ice cream sandwich however, I will not stop until the box is empty, I feel sick and I hate myself.