Such_Saturation said:I don't know why you think potatoes should affect hair loss
I don't think that.
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Such_Saturation said:I don't know why you think potatoes should affect hair loss
Ray Peat said:Potatoes are almost the perfect food if very well cooked, because you want to break down the starch and the non-starch ingredients of a potato have almost a perfect balance of nutrients, b vitamins, essential amino acids, carbs in the right proportion, and the only thing that is lacking in a pure potato diet is vitamin A and vitamin B12. They are a very balanced food.
johns74 said:I hope people see that if a person eats potatoes with no issues, advising them to stop it is very unintelligent advice.
Raypmom said:@Tara
"I think these effects probably vary depending on state of the body and activity, timing, etc. I expect the effects would be different in conjunction with weight-training than with web-surfing. Some people clearly do better without or with less starch."
What do you mean here ? Because the friend that I mentioned earlier who eats 1-2 cups of mashed potatoes per week works out. She does resistance training 4x week. So if you are saying what I think you are saying, then that could be very well true.
I have noticed I don't feel so terrible if I eat them on a day I did a session with heavy lifting with weights. But I still get the allergy issues the next morning. That's why I stay away as much as I can. But I see what you are saying though.
johns74 said:I hope people see that if a person eats potatoes with no issues, advising them to stop it is very unintelligent advice.
johns74 said:Ray Peat said:Potatoes are almost the perfect food if very well cooked, because you want to break down the starch and the non-starch ingredients of a potato have almost a perfect balance of nutrients, b vitamins, essential amino acids, carbs in the right proportion, and the only thing that is lacking in a pure potato diet is vitamin A and vitamin B12. They are a very balanced food.
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johns74 said:Such_Saturation said:johns74 said:Maybe you should give it some time before trying again. I wonder if one is more sensitive to solanine for some time after consuming a lot of it.
Now now, don't go all solanine nazi on me. I will try potatoes if you try no potatoes.
I rarely eat potatoes. When I have ample time and money, I make mashed potatoes and enjoy them.
I stopped and restarted enough times to believe it doesn't make a big difference in health. I'm very confident that stopping it won't help with hair loss.
Such_Saturation said:I prefer to clarify that I meant "no starch". Boring, I know.
Ewlevy1 said:Why are people so down on potatoes?? I thought peat loved the potato protein.
Thanks in advance for all thoughts!
Waremu said:I handle potatoes pretty well. I don't think there is much of a problem with them as long as they are well cooked and pealed. Quite honestly, many of those who avoid starches also live off of a liquid diet and I think a liquid diet can be worse long run than adding in some bulk from potatoes, etc.