The humble whitepotatohas been demonized a lot innutrition programs(Sad!).
But starchycarblovers, rejoice: Potatoes are now totallyWhole30-approved — program co-founder Melissa Urbansaid so herselfat the end of 2021.
Here’s the deal on the sudden change of heart on thisstarchand how to enjoy more potatoes on Whole30.
Can you have potatoes on Whole30?
Yes, according to the new Whole30 guidelines, you can now enjoypotatoesof all colors.
Previously, othercarb-richlikes of taro, yuca, andsweet potatowere all allowed, but all white taters were explicitly left off the list.
According to Urban, the team realized this didn’t “make logical sense,” since other potatoes were allowed and whitepotatoesare still a whole,nutrient-densefood.
Whole30 originally sidelined taters because they thought, “Do people really need more whitepotatoesin their lives?” (Um, yes. 🙋♀️) And by discouraging folks from eating this basic side dish on repeat, they thought peeps would eat a rainbow of nutrient-denseveggiesinstead. (OK, fair.)
Still, eating abaked potatowith the skin gives you a good dose of vitamins and minerals like potassium, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B6.
How can you eat potatoes on Whole30?
Whole30 arrived at a compromise: There’s stillnocommercially prepared or deep-friedchipsor fries allowed, which they say “are about as Whole30 as paleo Pop-Tarts.”
Youcaneat your whitepotatoesmashed,baked, or sauteed — and hey, maybe evenair-fried.
But Whole30 is not necessarily saying you should load up on tons of russets and Yukon Gold potatoes. Even though white potatoes are nutritious, most varieties have ahigh glycemic index, which can cause your blood sugar to spike and plummet faster than Will Smith’s reputation.
That being said,Whole30is really just a 30-day elimination diet meant to help people manage their health. So, if you enjoy nomming on potatoes, eat ’em!
Whole30 potato recipes
Racking your brain forpotato recipesthat areWhole30-approved? We got you. Here’s how to mash, bake, and roast your taters the Greatist way.
1. Whole30 mashed potatoes
Butter, heavy cream, and milk are out, but you may still enjoy fluffy, creamymashed potatoesby swapping for Whole30-compliant ingredients.
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2. Whole30 twice-baked potatoes
Of course, you can just bake a potato on Whole30, but why not zhuzh it up. Twice-baked potatoes offer more herbs and flavor!
3. Whole30 oven-roasted potatoes
Need something with a crunch? This recipe gives you crispy potatoes you can customize with your faveherbs(we’re def teamrosemary and garlic).
Hot tip: you may also make this in smaller quantities in an air fryer, and for a fraction of the time. 🔥
Yes, you may eat potatoes of all colors under the newWhole30guidelines, white varieties included.
Mash ‘em up, roast them, or throw them in the skillet to enjoy. Just don’t eat them commercially deep-fried or in packaged chip form to stay Whole30-compliant.
