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Which ones are healthier to have if on a weight loss regime? Please can someone guide a lost soul....thanks

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Look what Google found on this

health.clevelandclinic.org/...

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thanks.....just looking

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Judywood

New potatoes are low GI = good

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thanks for your advise...

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wishiwasslim

sweet potato is nutritionally better than white potatoes and less calories so i presume sweet potatoes are the best choice.

Have both - in moderation. Once in a while my soul is nourished by a jacket potato with butter, cheese, onion, salt and black pepper :D

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Thanks for info,probably portion matters too....

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