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Old Mon, Dec-15-03, 09:49
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Hi Everyone..

quick question (probably already answered but I'm at work and don't have time to search the forum)..

Are sweet potatoes forbidden on atkins? I know they are pretty high in carbs but is it ok to eat a small piece (like a quarter of a sweet potato). I had a small piece yesterday and was in heaven but my weight did go up (probably water retention) and I can't help but wonder if it was the sweet potato. I brought a small bit with my lunch and I'm not sure if I should eat it.

Help please ( i have lunch in 2 hrs)

Thanks in advance
Determine
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Old Mon, Dec-15-03, 09:55
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hey girl, if you are on induction, i've got bad news. potatoes of any kind are not on the list of acceptable foods for induction. see the whole list here: http://atkins.com/Archive/2001/12/15-464579.html

you can go without it tho!

if you aren't on induction, i don't know the answer.
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Old Mon, Dec-15-03, 14:18
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Sweet potatoes are very high carb and probably should be saved for small amounts in premaintanance or maintanance.

If you love the taste of sweet potatoes there is a squash that tastes alot like them. You can also use pumpkin (it's even induciton allowed) and make dishes that resemble sweet potatoes. I get the canned pure pumpkin for ease, though you can roast your own.
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Old Mon, Dec-15-03, 15:29
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thanks to all who posted a reply.

I have to admit I ate the little piece of sweet potato I brought in to work for lunch (with my shrimp and chicken) but won't be eating anymore from here on.
too bad though, because it was sooooooooo good.

Thanks everyone
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Old Mon, Dec-15-03, 15:38
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I eat a small amount of sweet potato every once in a while.Usually when we have roast beef with turnips and carrots.It has never b othered me and if it is only once in awhile I am sure it is ok after all we are on this plan for life.
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Old Mon, Dec-15-03, 18:03
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For later reference if you are still on Induction and worried about the acceptable foods list you can always go online too

Acceptable foods
http://atkins.com/Archive/2001/12/15-464579.html

If you are on OWL and more responsible for your own food choices, then online carb counters such as fitdya could be alot of help. You can also look up the glycemic load of certain foods which not only gives you the carbs, but also the quality of carbs.
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Old Thu, Dec-30-10, 15:55
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LadyBelle - you mentioned a squash that tastes similar to sweet potato, what is the name of that squash?

TIA,

Kristen
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Old Thu, Dec-30-10, 16:34
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Kristen, LadyBelle hasn't posted here for a couple of years or more.
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Old Thu, Dec-30-10, 17:42
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Kristen, LadyBelle hasn't posted here for a couple of years or more.

That's what happens when you reply to a seven YO post.
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LadyBelle - you mentioned a squash that tastes similar to sweet potato, what is the name of that squash?

TIA,

Kristen
I can answer that since I used to eat it all the time -- butternut squash. I pick the smaller heavier ones with less seeds peel and bake or brown thick slices in butter. It's still ~16 net carbs / cup though.
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Old Fri, Dec-31-10, 10:36
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Another squash that tastes like sweet potato is the delicata squash. It is absolutely amazing and tastes just like sweet potato. I have made a "sweet potato souffle" recipe I found on another forum that is very good! All of the winter squashes have less carbs than the butternut as well --delicata squash, 7 carbs 1 fiber per 3/4 cup. ~hth carmen
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That's what happens when you reply to a seven YO post.
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Old Fri, Dec-31-10, 12:01
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Thanks everyone.

I live in Boston, so my best chance at getting the delicata would be at Whole Foods I think. Butternut is readily available here though. But the 7 net carbs of the delicata is appealing.

I am trying to modify this recipe and really wanted the texture of the potato:
African Peanut Chicken stew
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/af...en_peanut_stew/
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Old Fri, Dec-31-10, 12:01
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I can answer that since I used to eat it all the time -- butternut squash.
I like it stuffed with a mixture of ground almonds, grated cheese and egg and baked in the oven or microwave.
As you said, quite carby but fine for rung 8 of OWL.
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