Can you eat a baked potato on a low-carb diet?

For those who want to lose weight or better manage blood sugars, potatoes need to be portion-controlled whereas low-starch vegetables can be eaten in abundance. For those following a low carb food plan, I encourage a treat once a week, usually at Sunday family dinner and spuds are proving to be a popular treat choice.

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Yes. You can eat potatoes on a Low Carb diet but portion control is essential. Roasted spuds have become the biggest treat food for my most successful weight-loss clients. Potatoes (known as spuds in Ireland) are a starchy vegetable, a root vegetable growing below the ground, thereby containing more carbohydrates than non-starchy vegetables. They are ideal for those with energetic lifestyles, maintaining their weight or gaining weight. For those who want to lose weight or better manage blood sugars, potatoes need to be portion-controlled whereas low-starch vegetables can be eaten in abundance. For those following a low carb food plan, I encourage a treat once a week, usually at Sunday family dinner and spuds are proving to be a popular treat choice. They still lose weight on the week they treat. Ketogenic diets involve eating 5% or less (approx 20g) carbohydrates as a % of overall calories a day but a moderate low carb diet allows 50g to 70g a day. 3 baby potatoes is about 100g which is just 17g Carb and worth it. On the low carb food plan you can enjoy olive oil or butter on the potatoes – dream team. Fat reduces and slows the rise in blood sugars from the potato. However chips, mash and baked potato can spike blood glucose in some people. Wear a CGM and test your personal response to carbs. Most of the nutrients in potatoes are found in the skin which yields good supplies of potassium, B6, Vitamin C, B3, B5 and dietary fibre. If you peel the skin, you are mainly eating water and sugars. I recommend buying organic and eating the skin. The younger the potato the higher the nutritional content. Eat them young with the skin on, boiled or steamed, in small amounts. When you cook vegetables, the sugars become easier to absorb. I use raw carrot, another starchy vegetable on my low carb food plan because they are such a valuable source of carotenes. Many people do not know this but vegetables are a carbohydrate and provide glucose to the bloodstream as a fuel. They are a valuable source of fibre, water, anti-oxidants and micro-nutrients (vits & mins).

Starchy Vegetables – per 100g

Starchy Vegetables 100g Water Carb Kcalorie Sweet potato, raw 73.7 21.3 87 Peas*, raw 74.6 11.3 83 Old potatoes, raw 79 17.2 75 New potatoes, raw 81.7 16.1 70 Parsnip, raw 79.3 12.5 64 Squash, butternut, raw 86.4 8.3 36 Beetroot, raw 87.1 7.6 36 Carrots, old, raw 89.8 7.9 35 *Note: peas have much higher protein content than other veggies to balance the sugars

Non-starchy vegetables

Non-Starchy Veg 100g Water Carb Kcalorie Cauliflower, raw 88.4 3 34 Broccoli, green, raw 88.2 1.8 33 Cabbage, Savoy, raw 88.1 3.9 27 Asparagus, raw 91.4 2 25 Turnip, raw 91.2 4.7 23 Courgette, raw 93.7 1.8 18 Celeriac, raw 88.8 2.3 18 Tomatoes, raw 93.1 3.1 17 Peppers, green, raw 93.3 2.6 15 Safety: Potatoes are a member of the nightshade family, included with tomatoes, aubergines & bell peppers. The nightshade family are suspected to adversely affect arthritic conditions. They are very heavily sprayed with pesticides. To get the best nutrients from potatoes you need the skin therefore it is best to buy organic when you can and eat the skin. Avoid potatoes with green spots/areas in them. Green colour indicates the toxic Alkaloid solanine may be present.

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Can diabetics eat tomatoes?

Tomatoes are not high in sugar, and neither are carrots. Tomatoes, similar to carrots, are considered a non-starchy vegetable in meal planning for diabetes. This means that the amount of naturally occurring sugar is minimal in a serving.

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Tomatoes often get a bad rap for having “too much sugar.” I hear this myth often in my diabetes education practice. Carrots are another vegetable that seems to suffer the same reputation. Tomatoes are not high in sugar, and neither are carrots. Tomatoes, similar to carrots, are considered a non-starchy vegetable in meal planning for diabetes. This means that the amount of naturally occurring sugar is minimal in a serving. A non-starchy vegetable serving is ½ cup cooked or 1 cup raw and contains approximately 2 grams of sugar and 4 grams of total carbohydrates (amount of starches and sugars added together). How does this compare to fruits and starchy vegetables like potatoes, corn, peas, and beans? A serving of a fruit or starchy vegetable, such as a small apple or ½ cup of beans, contains about 2 to 15 grams of sugar and 15 grams of total carbohydrate. In other words, non-starchy vegetables like tomatoes contain less sugar and carbohydrate. The total amount of carbohydrates in food affects glucose levels in people with diabetes. The bottom line is that tomatoes are not high in total carbohydrates or sugar and are an excellent source of B vitamins like folate, and vitamins A, C, E, and K. Non-starchy vegetables of all shapes, taste, and colors are a valuable part of meal planning for people with and without diabetes Meeting with a Registered Dietitian or Certified Diabetes Educator can help you get specific recommendations for meal-time amounts of total carbohydrates.

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