pdx236 Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Starting tomorrow on Whole30. I am almost prepped and ready-cleared out my kitchen and pantry yesterday evening. I do have some questions. Coming from the Atkins diet, I saw some similarity, but it prompted some questions for me: 1-Whats the deal with sweet potato? Why is this allowed, but gold/white/russet potatoes are not? Aren't they all rich in starches/carb? 2-If sugars are strictly avoided, why is fruit allowed? Don't fruit servings turn to sugar? Thanks, and wish me luck. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcbn Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hi Jeff.The ruling on potatoes was changed in 2014 and now ALL types are allowed (see extract form the 'Can I Have' section below) Potatoes: Yes! We changed the official Whole30 rules in August 2014 to include all varieties of potatoes—white, red, Yukon gold, purple, fingerling, baby, sweet potatoes, yams, etc. Feel free to boil, bake, roast, pan-fry, grill, microwave, or steam them, but no commercially prepared or deep-fried potato chips or French fries. (That’s completely against the spirit of the Whole30.) Tip: White potatoes pack a whole lot of energy into a relatively small package. If you’re overweight, insulin-resistant or otherwise metabolically challenged, and not very active, you don’t need a lot of extra energy on your daily plate. If this is your context, use white potatoes sparingly in your Whole30 meal plan, if at all. Plus, if you eat mashed potatoes with every dinner, you’ll miss out on a world of colorful, nutrient-dense vegetables to explore. Bust out of your potato rut and discover a newfound love of Brussels sprouts, asparagus, or kale! Fruit, while allowed, is limited to 1-2 servings per day, with or as part of a meal (think berries in a spinach salad etc) - never on it's own as a snack, and it should never push the veggies off your plate. This should avoid any spikes in blood sugar, particularly if eaten later in the day. Remember though, you don't have to eat fruit if you don't want to, and many chose not to. There is no nutrient that you can get from fruit that you can't get in more generous quantities from vegetables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashlliegh Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 Hi Jeff! Hope to answer your questions thoroughly based on my understanding -- both were described in the "It Starts with Food" book. If you read it and may of forgotten, then see below, but I would recommend reading it if you have not. The audio was super helpful to me! 1-Whats the deal with sweet potato? Why is this allowed, but gold/white/russet potatoes are not? Aren't they all rich in starches/carb? Carbs in general are sticky and hard on digestion. White potatoes are allowed from what I know, as well as sweet potatoes, because they are not a grain. Both provide substantial energy from the nutrients. 2-If sugars are strictly avoided, why is fruit allowed? Don't fruit servings turn to sugar? ADDED sugar is strictly avoided. And fruits should be consumed in moderation. Your meals should mainly consist of protein sources and veggies, but fruit and nuts/seeds/potatoes/fats are still needed to maintain a healthy balanced diet. Hope this helps to clarify! Best of luck -- I am starting very soon too! Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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