Is the potato diet healthy?

Warren Kotter: probably not...

Clare Hoard: No theyre full of carbs

Delmy Varano: any ideas for a good diet?

Keven Drumgole: If you're just eating one particular type of food (aka a potato) then no. Potatoes alone do not supply a sufficient amount of nutrients for the human body, no food or food group does.

Irma Poiter: anything that is not balanced or too one sided is never good for the longer termsecondly, all carbs is never a good idea.. stores too much fat, an raises blood sugar

Donald Caravalho: Remember the Irish and their potato famine. Potatoes can be part of a healthy diet when consumed with dark leafy greens (kale, chard, collard greens), colorful vegetables (carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, celery, parsnips, and so on), whole grains (brown rice, quinoa), legumes (beans, peas, nuts, lentils), and whole fruit (apples, pears, peaches, oranges, bananas). On a balanced pure vegetarian diet there is adequate protein (yes, potatoes have pr! otein along with most other vegetables). A balance of amino acids is achieved through legumes and whole grains. Greens provide protein, iron, and calcium.By all means avoid simple carbs, sugars, oils, fats, flavor enhancers, sweeteners, and other food additives. On the other hand complex carbs in vegetables such as potatoes are beneficial provided you go very light on the butter, sour creme, bacon, and other fattening toppings....Show more

Adelle Weight: Potato=NOSweet Potato=YESI've linked the source of the benefits. ;)