Poll of the Day > For the last 3 nights my dinner has been potatoes and onions

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Maybe I should mix it up, add some meat. I am just trying to eat the produce before it goes bad though.
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Sounds like you should produce some better dishes.
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Dude, go buy a steak or something.

If its close to your birthday, maybe you could convince people to send you some meat in the mail.
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That sounds pretty tasty actually. How are you preparing them?
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pedro45 posted...

That sounds pretty tasty actually. How are you preparing them?

In bacon grease
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I'll make you chicken if you bring that stuff over!
I've been known to eat a can or two of potatoes by itself before.
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I always assumed potatoes lacked much nutritional value but I recently learned that I was wrong and they actually have all the macros you need, plenty of protein and fiber along with lots of other stuff especially if you dont skin them.

I guess Penn Jillete lost all his weight doing a diet of nothing but potatoes and then later he added vegetable soups. Guy didnt even excercise.
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pedro45 posted...

I'll make you chicken if you bring that stuff over!
I've been known to eat a can or two of potatoes by itself before.

... Can of potatoes?

Mead posted...

I always assumed potatoes lacked much nutritional value but I recently learned that I was wrong and they actually have all the macros you need, plenty of protein and fiber along with lots of other stuff especially if you dont skin them.

I guess Penn Jillete list all his weight doing a diet of nothing but potatoes and then later he added vegetable soups. Guy didnt even excercise.

Potatoes are super healthy. What Gillette did was effectively the starch solution, though he started with the plain potato palette cleansing period

It's when people fry potatoes or cover them in salt and fats that it's not so good
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Doctor Foxx posted...

It's when people fry potatoes or cover them in salt and fats that it's not so good

Every dish needs some salt and fat.
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SunWuKung420 posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

It's when people fry potatoes or cover them in salt and fats that it's not so good

Every dish needs some salt and fat.

And look youve already got plenty of salt
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SunWuKung420 posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

It's when people fry potatoes or cover them in salt and fats that it's not so good

Every dish needs some salt and fat.

Some salt yeah, some, but no you really don't need to add refined fats to meals and people oversalt things that already have sodium in them

Fat might make it taste better but adding fats to starches is a recipe for putting on weight quickly
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Mead posted...

SunWuKung420 posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

It's when people fry potatoes or cover them in salt and fats that it's not so good

Every dish needs some salt and fat.

And look youve already got plenty of salt

Fuckin got em
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Wow. Smarkil and mead you're so fucking clever. Just wow. Such smart and unique jokes. Where did you come up with that stuff?
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SunWuKung420 posted...

Wow. Smarkil and mead you're so fucking clever. Just wow. Such smart and unique jokes. Where did you come up with that stuff?

You seem touchy this morning is everything ok with you
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SunWuKung420 posted...

Wow. Smarkil and mead you're so fucking clever. Just wow. Such smart and unique jokes. Where did you come up with that stuff?

You need to drink more skin thickening juice

Youre way too old to be so sensitive
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Mead posted...

SunWuKung420 posted...

Wow. Smarkil and mead you're so fucking clever. Just wow. Such smart and unique jokes. Where did you come up with that stuff?

You need to drink more skin thickening juice

Youre way too old to be so sensitive

But your wicked burn stung so mad. I felt like a fly that got shot by a salt gun. I can't believe I'm still standing after that tongue lashing, but your technique was lacking, not enough penetration.
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Doctor Foxx posted...

SunWuKung420 posted...

Wow. Smarkil and mead you're so fucking clever. Just wow. Such smart and unique jokes. Where did you come up with that stuff?

You seem touchy this morning is everything ok with you

That original salt joke by mead. So powerful!
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Doctor Foxx posted...

and people oversalt things that already have sodium in them

Uncooked potatoes have salt in them?
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Revelation34 posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

and people oversalt things that already have sodium in them

Uncooked potatoes have salt in them?

Youve been eating uncooked potatoes?
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Mead posted...

Revelation34 posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

and people oversalt things that already have sodium in them

Uncooked potatoes have salt in them?

Youve been eating uncooked potatoes?

@helIy does.
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Mead posted...

Youve been eating uncooked potatoes?

No but If I just said potatoes then she would have mentioned something like scalloped potatoes.
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Revelation34 posted...

Mead posted...

Youve been eating uncooked potatoes?

No but If I just said potatoes then she would have mentioned something like scalloped potatoes.

Most potato consumption in the US are French fries and potato chips by far. There's also a ton of packaged potatoes. Someone mentioned canned potatoes. All of it is salty. Scalloped potatoes aren't even on the radar

So that's salty, as is the majority of the American diet, if we ignore the overly sugary parts
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Mead posted...

I always assumed potatoes lacked much nutritional value but I recently learned that I was wrong and they actually have all the macros you need, plenty of protein and fiber along with lots of other stuff especially if you dont skin them.

I guess Penn Jillete lost all his weight doing a diet of nothing but potatoes and then later he added vegetable soups. Guy didnt even excercise.

Potatoes don't have very much protein. IDK where you're getting that information from.

Penn Jillete lost fat, yes, but I'd wager he lost a lot of muscle too. IIRC he didn't exercise and if his diet was mostly carbs, then he likely didn't maintain what muscle he had. You should have a good amount of protein in your diet, especially if you're losing weight.
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JanwayDaahl posted...

Mead posted...

I always assumed potatoes lacked much nutritional value but I recently learned that I was wrong and they actually have all the macros you need, plenty of protein and fiber along with lots of other stuff especially if you dont skin them.

I guess Penn Jillete lost all his weight doing a diet of nothing but potatoes and then later he added vegetable soups. Guy didnt even excercise.

Potatoes don't have very much protein. IDK where you're getting that information from.

Penn Jillete lost fat, yes, but I'd wager he lost a lot of muscle too. IIRC he didn't exercise and if his diet was mostly carbs, then he likely didn't maintain what muscle he had. You should have a good amount of protein in your diet, especially if you're losing weight.

They sure do have more than you'd realize. If you ate 2000 kcal of potatoes you eat 52 grams of protein (and about 60 grams of fiber)
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Doctor Foxx posted...

pedro45 posted...

I'll make you chicken if you bring that stuff over!
I've been known to eat a can or two of potatoes by itself before.

... Can of potatoes?

Yeah, they come sliced and small peeled whole. Great for grab and go or a quick boil to mash
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For the last few months my dinner has consisted of chicken and rice and some veggies.

Actually it's been like this for a few years now...
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Doctor Foxx posted...

JanwayDaahl posted...

Mead posted...

I always assumed potatoes lacked much nutritional value but I recently learned that I was wrong and they actually have all the macros you need, plenty of protein and fiber along with lots of other stuff especially if you dont skin them.

I guess Penn Jillete lost all his weight doing a diet of nothing but potatoes and then later he added vegetable soups. Guy didnt even excercise.

Potatoes don't have very much protein. IDK where you're getting that information from.

Penn Jillete lost fat, yes, but I'd wager he lost a lot of muscle too. IIRC he didn't exercise and if his diet was mostly carbs, then he likely didn't maintain what muscle he had. You should have a good amount of protein in your diet, especially if you're losing weight.

They sure do have more than you'd realize. If you ate 2000 kcal of potatoes you eat 52 grams of protein (and about 60 grams of fiber)

That's a huge calorie:protein ratio. For both men and women this isn't really adequate. Also, you're getting a ton of carbs with that, which spikes your sugar/insulin among other things. Probably not the best way to go about weight loss.
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JanwayDaahl posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

JanwayDaahl posted...

Mead posted...

I always assumed potatoes lacked much nutritional value but I recently learned that I was wrong and they actually have all the macros you need, plenty of protein and fiber along with lots of other stuff especially if you dont skin them.

I guess Penn Jillete lost all his weight doing a diet of nothing but potatoes and then later he added vegetable soups. Guy didnt even excercise.

Potatoes don't have very much protein. IDK where you're getting that information from.

Penn Jillete lost fat, yes, but I'd wager he lost a lot of muscle too. IIRC he didn't exercise and if his diet was mostly carbs, then he likely didn't maintain what muscle he had. You should have a good amount of protein in your diet, especially if you're losing weight.

They sure do have more than you'd realize. If you ate 2000 kcal of potatoes you eat 52 grams of protein (and about 60 grams of fiber)

That's a huge calorie:protein ratio. For both men and women this isn't really adequate. Also, you're getting a ton of carbs with that, which spikes your sugar/insulin among other things. Probably not the best way to go about weight loss.

If you ate a tablespoon of chia seeds you'd exceed the daily recommended level of protein for men

You exceed the protein level for women

Insulin resistance is avoided without added refined fats to the potatoes. Potatoes are not a refined starch and boiled whole plain potatoes have a low glycemic index making them great for anyone worried about insulin resistance. When you eat a low fat diet it improves your insulin response even when eating carbohydrates.
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Potatoes are also mostly water, so theyre a natural diuretic
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Doctor Foxx posted...

If you ate a tablespoon of chia seeds you'd exceed the daily recommended level of protein for men

You exceed the protein level for women

Of course the recommendation is from post-war era rationing with minimal adjustments so that's obvs accurate.
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Good for you; most people don't eat enough potassium.
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You know what goes best with potatoes and onions? Bratwurst.
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Doctor Foxx posted...

JanwayDaahl posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

JanwayDaahl posted...

Mead posted...

I always assumed potatoes lacked much nutritional value but I recently learned that I was wrong and they actually have all the macros you need, plenty of protein and fiber along with lots of other stuff especially if you dont skin them.

I guess Penn Jillete lost all his weight doing a diet of nothing but potatoes and then later he added vegetable soups. Guy didnt even excercise.

Potatoes don't have very much protein. IDK where you're getting that information from.

Penn Jillete lost fat, yes, but I'd wager he lost a lot of muscle too. IIRC he didn't exercise and if his diet was mostly carbs, then he likely didn't maintain what muscle he had. You should have a good amount of protein in your diet, especially if you're losing weight.

They sure do have more than you'd realize. If you ate 2000 kcal of potatoes you eat 52 grams of protein (and about 60 grams of fiber)

That's a huge calorie:protein ratio. For both men and women this isn't really adequate. Also, you're getting a ton of carbs with that, which spikes your sugar/insulin among other things. Probably not the best way to go about weight loss.

If you ate a tablespoon of chia seeds you'd exceed the daily recommended level of protein for men

You exceed the protein level for women

Insulin resistance is avoided without added refined fats to the potatoes. Potatoes are not a refined starch and boiled whole plain potatoes have a low glycemic index making them great for anyone worried about insulin resistance. When you eat a low fat diet it improves your insulin response even when eating carbohydrates.

Uhh what? A tablespoon of chia seeds has about 2-3 g of protein. If you mean in addition to the potatoes, even then my point stands. And around 50 grams of protein is not nearly enough for men or women tbh, not even in terms of maintenance.

Glycemic index values by what sort of potato we're talking about. Generally speaking though, they will spike your insulin more than a diet with protein and fats would.
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Uh oh..that doesnt sound healthy or yummy.

I wish I could cook for you but shamefully I dont want to
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LittleRoyal posted...

Uh oh..that doesnt sound healthy or yummy.

I wish I could cook for you but shamefully I dont want to

That was.... harsh
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ss4parrothair posted...

LittleRoyal posted...

Uh oh..that doesnt sound healthy or yummy.

I wish I could cook for you but shamefully I dont want to

That was.... harsh

Im sorry!! I didnt mean its to
I just meant
I genuinely would go cook for you if we were friends irl

But Im not about to reveal my secret identity, go to wherever you are, cook, and come back. Like thats so much time and money.
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LittleRoyal posted...

But Im not about to reveal my secret identity

LittleRoyal, superheroine.
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LittleRoyal posted...

ss4parrothair posted...

LittleRoyal posted...

Uh oh..that doesnt sound healthy or yummy.

I wish I could cook for you but shamefully I dont want to

That was.... harsh

Im sorry!! I didnt mean its to
I just meant
I genuinely would go cook for you if we were friends irl

But Im not about to reveal my secret identity, go to wherever you are, cook, and come back. Like thats so much time and money.

:)
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JanwayDaahl posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

JanwayDaahl posted...

Mead posted...

I always assumed potatoes lacked much nutritional value but I recently learned that I was wrong and they actually have all the macros you need, plenty of protein and fiber along with lots of other stuff especially if you dont skin them.

I guess Penn Jillete lost all his weight doing a diet of nothing but potatoes and then later he added vegetable soups. Guy didnt even excercise.

Potatoes don't have very much protein. IDK where you're getting that information from.

Penn Jillete lost fat, yes, but I'd wager he lost a lot of muscle too. IIRC he didn't exercise and if his diet was mostly carbs, then he likely didn't maintain what muscle he had. You should have a good amount of protein in your diet, especially if you're losing weight.

They sure do have more than you'd realize. If you ate 2000 kcal of potatoes you eat 52 grams of protein (and about 60 grams of fiber)

That's a huge calorie:protein ratio. For both men and women this isn't really adequate. Also, you're getting a ton of carbs with that, which spikes your sugar/insulin among other things. Probably not the best way to go about weight loss.

52 grams of protein a day is about what's recommended, as is 2000 kcal. Obviously it varies by mass and activity level, but so does recommended caloric intake.
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