most recent 30 from http://paleohacks.com 2013-05-18T17:57:21Z http://paleohacks.com/feeds/question/145418 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit YoungPaleoLover 2012-08-26T22:58:26Z 2012-10-05T22:08:59Z

<p>Every time I eat sweet potatoes I see an adverse reaction as in I get bloated in the stomach and am hungry shortly after eating a fulfilling meal. However when i eat fruit, I feel light and energetic and full for hours. Any cravings disappear. If I pair fruit with coconut milk I have no problem. But pair coconut milk with sweet potatoes and my stomach gets huge. </p> <p>So what's your experience with potatoes and fruit? Which one do you enjoy eating more and why? Why do you think my body has these reactions to sweet Potato over fruit (even when there's more sugar)? Also what are your general opinions on the two foods groups I.e. which one do you favor? </p> <p>Thanks for the input! </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/145425#145425 Sunshine 2012-08-26T23:20:19Z 2012-08-26T23:20:19Z

<p>Fruits satisfies me way better than starches - tastes better too</p> <p>I don't know the logistics of it - ask a boichemist if you're curious</p> <p>but it's related to the hormonal cascade triggered by the liver glycogen stores being refilled</p> <p>(whatever, i call it magic, but hey, if it works...)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/145427#145427 jake 2012-08-26T23:23:29Z 2012-08-26T23:23:29Z

<p>on taste alone fruit wins in a landslide but for performance i dig potatoes. no pun intended ;)</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/145428#145428 divergirl 2012-08-26T23:27:04Z 2012-08-26T23:27:04Z

<p>My father's bothered by sweet potatoes as well, but in a different way. If he eats anything that's starchy or sugary in the morning or afternoon (including sweet potatoes) it gives him an instant headache. He still hasn't figured that one out. Especially because if it's the evening, he can chow down a whole pint of ice cream and be fine!</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/145442#145442 Alex 2012-08-27T00:18:07Z 2012-08-27T00:18:07Z

<p>Starches make me very hungry and drive me to overeat; fruit does not have that effect.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/145445#145445 TruthinessInc 2012-08-27T00:35:35Z 2012-08-27T00:57:55Z

<p>Introducing Yams and removing fruit has kicked started me back into weight loss and gives my mind better clarity...I eat berries (mostly blue berries, at least a half a pound a day) instead of the fruit and I THRIVE...</p> <p>Sounds like you're well on your way too a bit of an elimination "diet"...at least you're focusing in on your personal speed bump...I'm sure you'll figure it out and goood luck!</p> <p>Truth.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/145450#145450 Eugene K 2012-08-27T01:12:19Z 2012-08-27T01:12:19Z

<p>Hm, I think I have similar issue. Actually I gained a lot of weight doing paleo with starches. Then I tried low carb but felt too sad. Now I've introduced fruits instead of starches and it seems to be working better. I felt sleepy after straches but raw fruits give me energy and improve digestion of meat.</p> <p>Probably has to do something with vitamins, enzymes and acid present in raw fruits. Btw, can't overeat them due to acidity but there was no limit on how much starches I could eat.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/145452#145452 aseafish 2012-08-27T01:30:01Z 2012-08-27T01:30:01Z

<p>I've read your question and all the answers several times. I, personally, do not have problems with either sweet potatoes or fruit as long as I do not overeat either of them. Overeating seems connected with bloating but not eating moderate amounts of either.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/148629#148629 Veganvspaleo 2012-09-11T17:20:34Z 2012-09-11T17:20:34Z

<p>There is a sugar in sweet potatoes many people ca not digest.I skip sweet potatoes but do fine with fruit.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/148649#148649 Ryan 2012-09-11T18:34:16Z 2012-09-11T18:34:16Z

<p>I have noticed the same reaction to the regular orange sweet potatoes. If I eat a few bites, it makes me want to eat tons of them. And I end up feeling bloated and having poor digestion.</p> <p>Asian/Korean sweet potatoes (the ones with the purplish skin and white flesh) seem to not give me the same issues. They are less watery and, I think, more delicious. Same for purple-fleshed sweet potatoes.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/148960#148960 YoungPaleoLover 2012-09-12T22:17:43Z 2012-09-12T22:17:43Z

<p>I have eliminated potatoes and feel much better! I am now eating fruit and feel energized and light. Thanks to all for helping me reach this conclusion. Sometimes it is better not to know the science behind our bodies and just eat what seems to work for us :). </p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/149009#149009 Rop 2012-09-13T01:56:17Z 2012-09-13T01:56:17Z

<p>i'm fine with sweet potatoes and potatoes. high-sugar fruits like apples and mangoes tend to cause bloating for me.</p>

http://paleohacks.com/questions/145418/potatoes-vs-fruit/153926#153926 crightfunnylol 2012-10-05T22:08:59Z 2012-10-05T22:08:59Z

<p>fruits just dont fill me up, and sweet potatoes makes me want to eat more starch so i gatta have it with chicken;)</p>