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enxinoman
post Sep 2 2003, 09:54 PM
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I want to share something.

When i was in high school (height of breakouts 1990's) i notice that whenever i eat sweet potatoes my skin feels tighter and acne's seems to subside the following days.

I went on a high sweet potato diet for 1 month and everybody complimented ( i was the notoriously famous 'acneman' ) and asked what medicine was i taking. My skin did clear up.

Last week out of nowhere i thought of researching about the nutritional contents of sweet potato...

http://www.sweetpotatosweets.com/nutrition.html

Geez It's probably the cheapest source of natural vit E and A on the planet. I'm now on a sweet potato /high vit c diet again and hopefully get the same results 14 yrs ago. I've been on it for 1 week already and It's clearing up again.

Do check it out ! Do add it on your diet.. it's not expensive.
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TexasMomTam
post Sep 2 2003, 10:01 PM
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Guess what my family is having for dinner tomorrow night, hehe!

Thanks enxinoman,
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post Sep 2 2003, 11:11 PM
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post Sep 3 2003, 08:31 AM
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:watches as sweet potatoes disappear from supermarkets worldwide:
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post Sep 3 2003, 08:41 AM
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lol lady francey.. hey thats pretty cool that sweet potato thing
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post Sep 3 2003, 09:05 PM
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I would suggest taking sweet potatoes on a 3 days on 2 days off scheme this way you get to enjoy other foods. There will come a time that the sight of sweet potatoes suppresses your appetite, lay off it for a week then resume taking it.

To me, Sweet potato is similar to RELIGION. I only remember when i'm desparate and exhausted all solutions. Sometimes we know what should be done and we procrastinate and regret it later.

From experience, i feel the difference on my skin after 1 week straight of taking them. Afterwhich i take them on a 3 day on 2 days off scheme. Btw, There are 2 kinds of sweet potatoes (here in the philippines ) the yellowish and the orange-y kind. The later is much softer, i only have them steamed.

It might give people gas ( it does to me 8-[ ). I take them around dinner so in the morning when i 'go' i won't have to worry about gas for the rest of the day.

I do hope that people try my sweet potato suggestion.

1. Its not expensive medicine or drug
2. Its food ergo its NATURAL
3. You have nothing to lose !
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post Sep 4 2003, 04:59 AM
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Yeah, I love seet potatoes too.. I like slicing them and spraying Olive oil over them and baking - YUM!!!
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post Sep 14 2003, 08:45 PM
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post Mar 7 2009, 01:58 PM
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I have been eating one to two sweet potatoes each day as an addition to a two month dietary switch that consists entirely of stir fried vegetables (broccoli, red bell peppers, snow peas, carrots, baby boy chok, garlic, onions, kale, etc etc) and tofu. No matter how much stir fry I ate, I was still so hungry by the end of the week, so I started adding sweet potatoes even though I initially thought the sugar and starch might be really bad for me. Hasnt broken me out at all yet, so Im thinking these can only be a good thing?
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post Mar 7 2009, 02:16 PM
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post Mar 7 2009, 04:27 PM
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Sweet potatoes fried in extra virgin coconut oil IS AwesomE

Someday I will add sweet potatoes into my diet/
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post Mar 7 2009, 05:40 PM
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Yeah. I keep telling people to have them for breakfast. They make a great substitute for the sweet, refined cereals and breads we tend to want for breakfast.
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post Mar 7 2009, 06:27 PM
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I highly recommend them as well!! Also, they contain hyaluronic acid, definitely something you should consider adding to your diet if you'd like to slow the effects of aging! You can read why here: http://www.hyaluronic.co.uk/information.php
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* Diet: I eat a whole food, high vegetable, mostly plant-based diet - lots of green vegetables, beans/legumes, nuts/seeds, fruit and occasional whole grains. However, whatever diet you chose, if you suffer with acne, I recommend at least doing the following… lots of leafy, green, cruciferous vegetables (great for nourishing skin and balancing hormones), low-glycemic foods, dairy-free foods, and real, unprocessed foods. For more info, see diet tip section at my green smoothie thread, click here.

* Supplements: I recommend acidophilus, a safe, well-researched multi-vitamin (that does *not* contain vitamin A, isolated Vitamin E, beta carotene, copper or iron), vitamin D, and a pure fish oil (like Carlson's). I recommend Dr. Joel Fuhrman, M.D.'s brand of supplements.

* Skincare Regime: Paula's Choice (by Paula Begoun) Skin Balancing Anti-Blemish Kit. It's well-formulated, gentle and non-skin irritating.
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post Mar 7 2009, 10:27 PM
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wow! cool!!
dude, how much do you get each orange-y sweet potatoes? were kababayan's! haha..
and what do you call it in tagalog? kamote ba?
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post Mar 7 2009, 10:38 PM
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hey ive been eating sweet potato french fries for dinner at work some nights for the past week. DAMN THEY ARE FRIKKIN GOOD. I was eating these because im tryin to keep my GL a little lower than usual to see if it helps. One thing i am really curious about is they come with a butter/brownsugar dipping sauce and im wondering if this is totally defeating what im trying to do. Whatever its good with or without.
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post Mar 8 2009, 02:03 AM
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QUOTE (alternativista @ Mar 7 2009, 07:40 PM) *
Yeah. I keep telling people to have them for breakfast. They make a great substitute for the sweet, refined cereals and breads we tend to want for breakfast.



Yeah, I have definitely been having a half or whole one for breakfast most mornings. Green vegetables just dont really work so well before noon, but a mashed up sweet potato is perfect. Im staying away from adding any sugar, butter, or syrup - just a little salt or whats the point really.
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post Mar 8 2009, 08:57 AM
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Im not sure how reliable this site is, but the listed information played a big part in me incorporating sweet potatoes in my diet.

http://www.foodreference.com/html/sweet-pot-nutrition.html
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post Mar 8 2009, 09:14 AM
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QUOTE (daxxx @ Mar 7 2009, 10:38 PM) *
I was eating these because im tryin to keep my GL a little lower than usual to see if it helps. One thing i am really curious about is they come with a butter/brownsugar dipping sauce and im wondering if this is totally defeating what im trying to do.


Yes, brown sugar would not be low GI. Frying isn't good either.
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Regimen: Anti-inflammatory, nutrient dense, blood sugar stabilizing diet and supplements (for hormones, inflammation, aging, health). Mild cleanser. Occasional BHA usage. Jojoba or Moisturizer w/ niacinimide for hyperpigmentation. For more info see my personal Log/Notes

Diet effects acne in so many ways: hormone balance, inflammation, Insulin levels, digestion, allergies and intolerances, liver function, adrenal function, SHBG levels, sebum quality, cell function and turnover, nutrient deficiencies, body fat, etc. All inter-related, some with a causal effect on the others Also affected by environment and lifestyle habits like stress management, sleep and exercise.
Lots more info. List of clinical studies demonstrating diet and acne connection.
List of members who've cleared their skin via diet and healthy lifestyle.

Basic advice: Eat, sleep, supplement and exercise like you are a diabetic. And eat real food!

When you eat stuff, Stuff Happens!
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post Mar 8 2009, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE (alternativista @ Mar 8 2009, 09:14 AM) *
QUOTE (daxxx @ Mar 7 2009, 10:38 PM) *
I was eating these because im tryin to keep my GL a little lower than usual to see if it helps. One thing i am really curious about is they come with a butter/brownsugar dipping sauce and im wondering if this is totally defeating what im trying to do.


Yes, brown sugar would not be low GI. Frying isn't good either.


Unless he use Nutiva extra virgin coconut oil then is ok to fry it. smile.gif

I would use stevia over brownsugar.

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post Mar 8 2009, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE (EddieE @ Mar 8 2009, 10:39 AM) *
QUOTE (alternativista @ Mar 8 2009, 09:14 AM) *
QUOTE (daxxx @ Mar 7 2009, 10:38 PM) *
I was eating these because im tryin to keep my GL a little lower than usual to see if it helps. One thing i am really curious about is they come with a butter/brownsugar dipping sauce and im wondering if this is totally defeating what im trying to do.


Yes, brown sugar would not be low GI. Frying isn't good either.


Unless he use Nutiva extra virgin coconut oil then is ok to fry it. smile.gif

I would use stevia over brownsugar.

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thanks for the info. i really want to eat some more of these but in a healthy manner
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