baked potatooo's, good bad or ugly?

[gibbob2]

Hey guys, wondering what kind of bakers you prefer, or if you even consume them on a regular bases for carbs with meals.

I only ask since i bought a new microwave with a baker button!! I've been having like 5 a day and have since put my rice cooker aside.

[OCCFan023]

sweet potatoes are awesome carb sources. Regular potatoes can be used too (sparingly) but aren't nearly as healthy as sweet potatoes/yams.

[gibbob2]

I guess thats the way it goes, the less expensive stuff (idaho's) are never as good as the pricey ones (sweet's)

I propable should have posted this before buying a 20lb bag of regular bakers.

[koopa]

oh man i recently discovered sweet potatoes as they arent very widely available in the uk. These things are massive!!
I have a sweet potato mash with my steak and chicken and its just heaven. Try baking a sweet potatoe mash with a little brown sugar on top...mmmmmmmmmmmmm

[SMOKEPALADIN]

Sweet potatoe fries are good too!
I like sweet potatoe's with cinamon, a touch of spray butter and splenda.
Regular baked potatoe's arent to bad in moderation on a bulk, i would steer away on a cut though.

[dadream]

Dont worry gibbob2 regular baked potatoes are still a good source of starch, fiber and vitamins and minerals. Although sweet potatoes are usually higher in certain vitamins and minerals with a lower GI value they are more pricey. Most regular potatoes do have a higher GI value but it varies on the type and preperation of the potatoe, yet they are cheaper. One thing to consider regarding the GI value of a reg. potatoe is since there is a decent amount of fiber it slows the absorption of starches being digested, add some greens or grains and the fiber content is increased even more . Anywho, they surely are more economic alternative to sweet potatoes, but don't forget to incorporate or substitute a regular potatoe for a sweet potatoe every now and again.

[ManBeast]

I love potatoes, but I really don't like microwaving them (or anything besides leftovers in general). I really prefer slow roasted in the oven, if you rub a little olive oil and salt into the skin first it makes the skin so tasty!

MB

[gibbob2]

ya, cause my problem is how soggy the sweet bakers get as opposed to regulars.

What I have done is started eating sweet potatos during the day, then at night (I am a server and work at night) i will take cooked baked potatoes with me. They taste better after sitting around for a few hours anyway.

[Nightwanderer]

oh man i recently discovered sweet potatoes as they arent very widely available in the uk. These things are massive!!
I have a sweet potato mash with my steak and chicken and its just heaven. Try baking a sweet potatoe mash with a little brown sugar on top...mmmmmmmmmmmmm

haha,
interesting to see sweet potatoes & brown sugar through the eyes
of someone viewing them as a new discovery. Here in the states that's a standard side dish during the holiday season. Common as it is, everyone who likes it tends to be just as enthusiastic about as you are, though.

[bubbachew]

Sweet potatoe fries are good too!
I like sweet potatoe's with cinamon, a touch of spray butter and splenda.
Regular baked potatoe's arent to bad in moderation on a bulk, i would steer away on a cut though.

Sweet potatoe fries? how do they taste compared to regular french fries?

[gibbob2]

they taste "sweet" hahaha, they serve them at the keg steakhouse.

[ManBeast]

Sweet Potato fries are awesome, as are chips, and just having one slow roasted in the oven... damn I'm gettin hungry for one!

MB

[scoooter]

Sweet potatoe fries? how do they taste compared to regular french fries?

SPF are very yummy ! and a good variation to the ole FF
try them crinkle cut style with maple syrup.