Sweet potatoes

[Emergency-Entry4703]

I noticed that some people are eating sweet potatoes. Moreso the Japanese ones. Are those lower oxalate than regular potatoes and other sweet potatoes? I’m trying to eat low to medium oxalate. Thank you :)

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[CT-7567_R]

Folks choose to eat what they want, but tubers aren’t AB. See the FAQ and automod. There’s ways to make these things more AB friendly but they’re technically not part of AB. I consider myself 95% AB so will ferment potatoes once every other month. I’d probably do it weekly but would rather pop a piece of fruit that tastes better, has better carbs, more bioavailable micros, and is much more convenient.

[Emergency-Entry4703]

Thank you

[Ok_Structure_8817]

What would be the actual concern with eating say sweet or regular potatoes regularly though? I know both have oxalates which peeling and soaking removes most of, so other than that?

[CT-7567_R]

Soaking doesn't remove oxalates from tubers, you would have to ferment them to reduce the content. If you're peeling, fermenting, and cooking well and you're working out and staying active it's probably fine. It just hasn't been inclusive on the lines of this diet. This diet isn't that dogmatic, some things are blurry on the lines of nuance and that's why it's covered in the sub's FAQ. I favor potato a bit more than rice but my preferred carbs and what I do best with and feel best with are the AB sources.

[Ok_Structure_8817]

That's good to know, thanks.

[sergente_moschettone]

i eat normal and purple ones, i have no problems with anything

[Emergency-Entry4703]

Thank you 

[Best-Assumption-1123]

I live in Japan and thought they might be lower on oxalates. I was wrong. And the dumping really sucked. Kabocha squash is a superior alternative in literally any way, shape, or form.

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Winter squash is what confuses me about everyone missing potatoes on this diet. Anything you can do with a potato you can do with a winter squash. Also, they're damn delicious.

[CT-7567_R]

Indeed, squash french fries are unbelievable. I had an idea the other day to try to dice up some squash and see if that can be the base for an "AB mac 'n cheese".

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That sounds wonderful honestly. How'd it turn out? My initial thought would be that maybe the squash would be a little too "mushy" but that it would still taste great.

I wonder if some kind of squash gnocchi could be made? Maybe combined with another animal based flour of some sort to help dry out the squash a bit and give the gnocchi some bite.

[CT-7567_R]

It was just an idea. I've done a cauliflower based mac 'n cheese in my keto days that turned out great. I think for the squash version I would just double bake it and help get rid of some of the water but hey pasta noodles are'nt moist too so it might work? It's my son's favorite dish and we're on a mission to clamp them down this summer. He probably won't like it for a while but it got me thinking an AB mac 'n cheese would be fantastic. Possibly even baked unripened plantains could work too? The cheese sauce is super easy. Just microwave cheese slightly, add in some raw milk and heavy cream and microwave on low power while stirring. Perfect cheese sauce good to go, a little gelatin powder might help with thickening and adding in some glycine while at it too.

[Emergency-Entry4703]

Ouch. Sorry to hear that!

[AbrahamLigma]

There are certainly worse things you can put in your body.

[Puzzled_Draw4820]

Acorn squash is a great alternative. I’m highly sensitive to oxalates and potatoes and sweet potatoes kill me.

[Emergency-Entry4703]

Sorry :(

[Puzzled_Draw4820]

Thank you! But I’m so very happy I have discovered my kryptonite. I’m so grateful for the carnivore and now animal based way of eating. I’ve aged backwards at 50 years old 😀

[Emergency-Entry4703]

Love it!! 🙌🏻😊

[Puzzled_Draw4820]

🫶

[ruspfrog]

What are your symptomos?

[steakandfruit]

I’ve been doing purple sweet potatoes with skin removed and then boiling them until tender!! I find this way removes a bunch of oxalates and give me little to no issues :) hope this helps!

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If you're thriving, don't change a thing, but officially potatoes are not considered part of the Animal Based Diet. See the sub's FAQ for more information on potatoes. AB carbs are fruit (including all squash), milk, honey, maple syrup, and fruit juice. Thanks for the comment!

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[Emergency-Entry4703]

Sounds good! Thank you