Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Asked 6 months ago

Are yellow potatoes good for weight loss?

Trying to lose weight, but I really enjoy eating potatoes. Someone at the gym suggested yellow potatoes are a better option than white ones for weight loss. Is this true, or should I just avoid potatoes altogether if I want to shed kilos?

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Potatoes always get a bad reputation for no reason! A boiled yellow potato has fewer calories than a bowl of rice and keeps you full forever. Just don't invite French fries to the weight loss party!

Vijay Shinde Vijay Shinde Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yellow potatoes are fine for weight loss as long as you boil or bake them. Don't fry them in oil or make heavy parathas. Just eating them boiled with a little salt and black pepper is a very cheap and filling meal.

Vandana Sen Vandana Sen Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Eating boiled yellow potatoes with their skin on gives you good fiber, which helps digestion. However, if you are experiencing sudden, extreme weight gain along with heavy fatigue, please see a doctor to get your hormones and thyroid checked.

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Divya Chawla Divya Chawla Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

They are actually great because they are naturally buttery in texture, so you don't even need to add extra butter or cream! I just roast them with some herbs and it satisfies all my carb cravings without the guilt.

Rajiv Bhatia Rajiv Bhatia Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Every diet group says potatoes are the enemy, but honestly, a simple boiled aloo is the only thing that keeps me happy on a diet. Just don't mash it with loads of butter and you'll be perfectly fine.

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Satish Saxena Satish Saxena Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

They can be part of a diet, but watch your portions if you are pre-diabetic. I ignored my high carb intake for years and paid the price. Please get your HbA1c checked regularly if you are trying to lose weight.

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