{"id":9292,"date":"2025-11-02T13:40:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-02T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=9292"},"modified":"2026-11-02T17:30:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T17:30:59","slug":"mono-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Potato diet: what it is and whether it works"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#Key_takeaways\" >Key takeaways<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#The_Sweet_Potato_Mono_Diet\" >The Sweet Potato Mono Diet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#What_is_the_potato_diet_and_how_does_it_work\" >What is the potato diet, and how does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#Can_the_potato_diet_help_you_lose_weight\" >Can the potato diet help you lose weight?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#What_are_the_nutritional_benefits_of_potatoes\" >What are the nutritional benefits of potatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#What_are_the_risks_of_a_potato-only_diet\" >What are the risks of a potato-only diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#What_is_the_healthiest_way_to_eat_potatoes\" >What is the healthiest way to eat potatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#Can_you_eat_potatoes_every_day\" >Can you eat potatoes every day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#How_does_the_potato_diet_compare_with_other_mono_diets\" >How does the potato diet compare with other mono diets?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#Can_you_lose_10_pounds_in_2_weeks_on_the_potato_diet\" >Can you lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks on the potato diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#How_many_calories_per_day_does_the_potato_diet_provide\" >How many calories per day does the potato diet provide?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#Are_sweet_potatoes_healthier_than_white_potatoes\" >Are sweet potatoes healthier than white potatoes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#Are_boiled_potatoes_good_for_weight_loss\" >Are boiled potatoes good for weight loss?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#How_do_potatoes_fit_into_a_carbohydrate-aware_meal_plan\" >How do potatoes fit into a carbohydrate-aware meal plan?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mono-diet\/#The_bottom_line\" >The bottom line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The potato diet limits meals to potatoes and excludes most other foods. Research does not show that eating only potatoes leads to lasting weight loss. This article explains the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/potato-diet\/\">potato diet rules<\/a>, nutritional gaps, and ways to include potatoes in varied meals.<\/p>\n\n<p>Following exercise and diet plans is the key in your fitness journey and greatly impacts results. In 4 weeks users can typically expect to lose not more than 1-2 lbs per week. Individual results may vary.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32990 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2.png\" alt=\"mono diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2.png 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/10-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These points sum up what the potato diet involves and what research on potatoes supports.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Potatoes can be part of varied meals, but the research cited here does not support living on potatoes alone. Combine them with protein, other vegetables, and sources of unsaturated fat. Seek individualized advice for weight management or medical dietary needs.<\/li>\n<li>Rapid scale changes do not establish fat loss; general guidance favors gradual weight loss (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/index.html\">1<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>A baked potato with skin provides 93 calories, 2.5 g protein, and 2.2 g fiber per 100 g (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170093\/nutrients\">2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Boiled potatoes scored highest of 38 foods on a satiety index, at 323% of white bread (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7498104\/\">3<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>In one small 8-week study of 36 adults, a varied potato-rich diet reduced body weight by 5.6% (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36367708\/\">4<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Potatoes contain about 0.1 g of fat per 100 g, so a potato-only menu leaves out healthy fats (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170093\/nutrients\">2<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Potatoes are starchy vegetables; portions can be planned within your overall meal plan (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/healthy-eating\/diabetes-meal-planning.html\">5<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Sweet_Potato_Mono_Diet\"><\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31695 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-7.jpg\" alt=\"potato diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-7.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-7.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-7.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2-7-1636x920.jpg 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/span>The Sweet Potato Mono Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_potato_diet_and_how_does_it_work\"><\/span><strong>What is the potato diet, and how does it work?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The potato diet is a short, restrictive eating plan in which potatoes are the only food you eat. The plan belongs to the family of mono diets, which build every meal around one food. The potato version spread online because potatoes are cheap, filling, and easy to cook.<\/p>\n<p>Online versions, sometimes called a potato cleanse or potato reset, allow plain potatoes, water, black coffee, and tea. These names do not identify a validated weight-loss program. The table describes the restrictions without recommending them.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Rule<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>What the common potato diet version says<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Length<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">3 to 5 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Daily amount<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">2 to 5 pounds (0.9 to 2.3 kg) of cooked potatoes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Allowed foods<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Plain white potatoes only, boiled, baked, or steamed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Toppings<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">A little salt; no butter, oil, cheese, or sour cream<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Drinks<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Water, black coffee, or plain tea; no soft drinks or sweetened beverages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Exercise<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Light activity only; hard workouts are discouraged<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Supplements<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Not included in the plan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Some people run a longer &#8220;potato hack&#8221; for 1 to 2 weeks. The longer the plan runs, the larger the nutrient gaps become.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_the_potato_diet_help_you_lose_weight\"><\/span><strong>Can the potato diet help you lose weight?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weight changes depend on total energy intake, and the cited studies do not validate a potato-only weight-loss program. Potatoes contain carbohydrate, so this is not inherently a low-carbohydrate diet. A short-term scale change cannot reveal how much fat was lost.<\/p>\n<p>Claims of losing a pound a day are unlikely to reflect fat loss.\u00a0Public health guidance notes that people losing 1 to 2 pounds a week more often keep it off (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/index.html\">1<\/a>). A systematic review of 20 trials found that about 55% of lost weight tended to return during follow-up (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25333384\/\">6<\/a>). Lean mass tended to be preserved when exercise was part of the program (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25333384\/\">6<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Food variety can affect intake within a meal. In a study of 128 adults, participants ate more when the second course contained a different food (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/33737211\/\">7<\/a>). That experiment measured intake within a single meal.<\/p>\n<p>Research on potatoes within a varied diet looks different. In an 8-week feeding trial, 36 adults with metabolic risk factors ate\u00a0potato-rich or bean-rich meals (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36367708\/\">4<\/a>). Meals held 1 calorie per gram, with 15 to 20% of calories from protein. Body weight fell by 5.6% on the potato diet and 4.1% on the bean diet, with no meaningful difference (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36367708\/\">4<\/a>). Those meals included other foods, so the result supports potatoes within a balanced diet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29038 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424.png\" alt=\"mono diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424.png 1344w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Frame-3424.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33260 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669.png\" alt=\"mono diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669.png 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-4669-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_nutritional_benefits_of_potatoes\"><\/span><strong>What are the nutritional benefits of potatoes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plain boiled or baked potatoes are low in calories, at 87 to 93 calories per 100 g (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170093\/nutrients\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170438\/nutrients\">8<\/a>). Frying changes that picture. Fast-food fries hold about 312 calories per 100 g, more than three times the calories of a boiled potato (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170698\/nutrients\">9<\/a>). The table compares common forms per 100 g, using values from a national food database.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Potato form (per 100 g)<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Calories<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Protein<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Fat<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Fiber<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Baked, flesh and skin, no salt (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170093\/nutrients\">2<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">93 kcal<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">2.5 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">0.13 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">2.2 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">535 mg<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">9.6 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Boiled in skin, flesh only, no salt (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170438\/nutrients\">8<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">87 kcal<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">1.87 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">0.1 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">1.8 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">379 mg<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">13 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Sweet potato, baked in skin, no salt (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/168483\/nutrients\">10<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">90 kcal<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">2.01 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">0.15 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">3.3 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">475 mg<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">19.6 mg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">French fries, fast food (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170698\/nutrients\">9<\/a>)<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">312 kcal<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">3.43 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">14.7 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">3.8 g<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">579 mg<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Not listed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Potatoes also rank high for fullness. In a lab study of 38 foods in 240-calorie portions, boiled potatoes scored 323% against white bread at 100% (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7498104\/\">3<\/a>). Water, protein, and fiber content correlated with higher fullness, and fat content with lower fullness (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7498104\/\">3<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31592 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366.png\" alt=\"mono diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366.png 1344w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4366.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33155 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4875.png\" alt=\"soup diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4875.png 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4875-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4875.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4875.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4875-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_risks_of_a_potato-only_diet\"><\/span><strong>What are the risks of a potato-only diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A potato-only diet excludes food groups that supply protein, essential fats, and other nutrients. The risks depend on duration, intake, and individual health. Nutrient content alone does not establish when a deficiency or muscle loss would develop.<\/p>\n<p>Protein intake varies with the amount eaten. Two to five pounds of boiled potatoes provide approximately 17 to 42 g of protein (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170438\/nutrients\">8<\/a>). These calculations use the database values; whether that meets an individual\u2019s needs depends on their circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Boiled and baked potatoes contain approximately 0.1 g of fat per 100 g (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170093\/nutrients\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170438\/nutrients\">8<\/a>). Eating only potatoes excludes foods that contribute essential fats, calcium, and vitamin B12. Potatoes contain some iron, but one food cannot provide a varied diet.<\/p>\n<p>Severe restriction can also affect how you think about food. One 3-year study followed about 1,700 adolescents. Girls who dieted severely had 18 times the risk of developing serious eating issues (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10082698\/\">11<\/a>). That research covers teenagers, so it does not describe every adult. Rigid, all-or-nothing food rules are still worth avoiding. If food starts to take over your thoughts, talk to a registered dietitian or doctor. The same applies to anyone with a difficult relationship with food.<\/p>\n<p>Mono diets are generally not advised for children, pregnant or breastfeeding people, or those with a difficult relationship with food. People taking medication or managing an ongoing health condition usually discuss dietary changes with their clinician first.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32536 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-4.jpg\" alt=\"dark chocolate weight loss\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-4.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-4.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-4.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/4-4-1636x920.jpg 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_way_to_eat_potatoes\"><\/span><strong>What is the healthiest way to eat potatoes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boiled, baked, or steamed potatoes with the skin on, served with protein and vegetables, keep added fat low.\u00a0The cooking method decides most of a potato&#8217;s calorie load. Fries carry about 14.7 g of fat per 100 g, while a boiled potato carries 0.1 g (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170438\/nutrients\">8<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170698\/nutrients\">9<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Cooling may lower a potato&#8217;s glycemic index.\u00a0In one study of healthy adults, cooling cut the glycemic index of two potato varieties by 40 to 50% (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21761065\/\">12<\/a>). Two other varieties fell by only 8 to 10%. In a follow-up test, cooling lowered the GI by an average of 37%\u00a0(<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21761065\/\">12<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Cooled potatoes also carry resistant starch, a form of starch that feeds gut bacteria rather than being digested. A 2-week crossover trial gave 27 adults with metabolic risk factors 17.5 g of resistant starch daily from potatoes (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35458108\/\">13<\/a>). Compared with bagels, the potato meals lowered markers of gut permeability and raised acetate, a short-chain fatty acid (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35458108\/\">13<\/a>). Body weight did not change in either arm (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/35458108\/\">13<\/a>). The <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/resistant-starches-list\/\">resistant starches list<\/a>\u00a0describes other food sources; effects cannot be assumed identical.<\/p>\n<p>Use these steps to build a potato meal that supports healthy eating:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Boil, bake, or steam unpeeled potatoes; potato skins can remain on if you enjoy their texture.<\/li>\n<li>Cool cooked potatoes in the fridge for a few hours, then eat them cold or reheated.<\/li>\n<li>Add a palm-sized portion of protein, such as fish, chicken, eggs, tofu, or beans.<\/li>\n<li>Fill half the plate with non-starchy vegetables, such as broccoli, peppers, or leafy greens.<\/li>\n<li>Try seasoning with garlic powder or herbs, then add olive oil according to your portion needs.<\/li>\n<li>Compare potato recipes by portion and added fat. Mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, and fries have different ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31984 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg\" alt=\"mono diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31593 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4372.png\" alt=\"mono diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4372.png 1344w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4372-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4372.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4372.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe app is a foolproof way to go from zero to a weight loss hero in a safe and sustainable way! What are you waiting for? <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Start transforming your body now<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_potatoes_every_day\"><\/span><strong>Can you eat potatoes every day?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Potatoes can supply the starchy component of a meal alongside protein and non-starchy vegetables. One plate-planning approach allocates a quarter to carbohydrate foods, including potatoes, and half to non-starchy vegetables (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/healthy-eating\/diabetes-meal-planning.html\">5<\/a>). Eating potatoes every day, or eating two potatoes, cannot be assessed by count alone. Size, preparation, and the rest of your meals matter.<\/p>\n<p>Form matters for long-term weight too. A pooled analysis followed 120,877 adults for up to 20 years. Each extra daily serving of potato chips was linked with 1.69 pounds gained per 4 years (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21696306\/\">14<\/a>). Each extra serving of potatoes was linked with 1.28 pounds, and vegetables, fruit, and nuts with less gain (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21696306\/\">14<\/a>). Those associations describe typical eating patterns, which often include fried potatoes.<\/p>\n<p>The sample day below shows one way to keep potatoes while covering the gaps a mono diet leaves. It is an editorial example, and portions should match your own needs. A registered dietitian can adjust it. You can also compare it with a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/simple-2000-calorie-meal-plan\/\">simple 2,000-calorie meal plan<\/a>\u00a0built on whole foods.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Meal<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Editorial example with potatoes<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>What it adds beyond the potato diet<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Breakfast<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Greek yogurt with berries and oats<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Protein, calcium, fruit, and whole grains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Lunch<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Cold potato salad with tuna, green beans, and olive oil dressing<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Protein, healthy fats, and cooled potato starch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Snack<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Apple with a small handful of almonds<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Fruit, fiber, and healthy fats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Dinner<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Baked potato with skin, grilled chicken or tofu, and roasted broccoli<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Protein and non-starchy vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Evening<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Milk or a fortified plant drink<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Calcium and vitamin B12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For a vegan or plant-based version, use tofu or beans in place of meat and choose a fortified plant drink. Potatoes and sweet potatoes can accompany these foods without becoming the whole meal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32955 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-19.jpg\" alt=\"super vegetables\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-19.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-19-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-19.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-19.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/5-19-1636x920.jpg 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32130 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4571.png\" alt=\"mono diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4571.png 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4571-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4571.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-4571.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_potato_diet_compare_with_other_mono_diets\"><\/span><strong>How does the potato diet compare with other mono diets?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mono diets restrict food choice, but their rules vary and their names do not identify standardized clinical programs. The examples below describe online diet patterns; they are not recommendations.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Mono diet<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>What you eat<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Usual length<\/strong><\/th>\n<th style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><strong>Main gap<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Potato diet<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Plain white potatoes only<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">3 to 5 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Protein and fat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-sweet-potato-diet\/\">3-day sweet potato diet<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Sweet potatoes, sometimes with small extras<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">3 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Protein and fat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Banana diet<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Bananas, often with water or milk<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">3 to 7 days<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Protein, fat, and most minerals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/boiled-egg-diet\/\">Boiled egg diet<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Eggs with small amounts of vegetables and fruit<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">1 to 2 weeks<\/td>\n<td style=\"white-space: normal; text-align: center;\">Fiber and whole grains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>A short-term fullness test does not establish that a potato-only diet is easier to maintain (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7498104\/\">3<\/a>). None of these restrictive patterns has been validated by that study as a long-term eating plan.<\/p>\n<style id=\"faq-title-center\">.entry-content h2:has(#Frequently_Asked_Questions){text-align:center;}<\/style>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_lose_10_pounds_in_2_weeks_on_the_potato_diet\"><\/span><strong>Can you lose 10 pounds in 2 weeks on the potato diet?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p>Losing 10 pounds in two weeks is not an appropriate general target. General guidance favors approximately 1 to 2 pounds weekly for many adults (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/index.html\">1<\/a>). The cited studies do not establish that a potato-only diet produces or maintains this result.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_calories_per_day_does_the_potato_diet_provide\"><\/span><strong>How many calories per day does the potato diet provide?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p>The potato diet provides roughly 790 to 1,970 calories per day, from 2 to 5 pounds of boiled potatoes. That range is our calculation from 87 calories per 100 g (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170438\/nutrients\">8<\/a>). Protein stays low at about 17 to 42 g per day.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_sweet_potatoes_healthier_than_white_potatoes\"><\/span><strong>Are sweet potatoes healthier than white potatoes?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p>Neither white nor sweet potatoes is universally healthier. The table shows differences in fiber and micronutrients for specific preparations (<a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170093\/nutrients\">2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/168483\/nutrients\">10<\/a>). Either can accompany other foods; swapping one for the other does not resolve a mono diet\u2019s nutritional gaps.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_boiled_potatoes_good_for_weight_loss\"><\/span><strong>Are boiled potatoes good for weight loss?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p>Boiled potatoes can support weight loss as part of a balanced, calorie-controlled diet. They provide 87 calories per 100 g and scored highest for fullness among 38 foods (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/7498104\/\">3<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/food-details\/170438\/nutrients\">8<\/a>). Pairing them with protein and vegetables keeps meals filling without relying on potatoes alone.<\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_potatoes_fit_into_a_carbohydrate-aware_meal_plan\"><\/span><strong>How do potatoes fit into a carbohydrate-aware meal plan?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p>Potatoes can count as the carbohydrate food in a carbohydrate-aware meal plan. Potato portions, preparation, and accompanying foods affect the meal\u2019s carbohydrate content (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/diabetes\/healthy-eating\/diabetes-meal-planning.html\">5<\/a>). If you follow a meal plan from your care team, ask them about potato portions.<\/p>\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_bottom_line\"><\/span><strong>The bottom line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The potato diet is a mono diet that may deliver a quick, mostly temporary drop in weight. The cost is protein, healthy fats, and most other nutrients. Potatoes themselves are filling, low in calories, and useful in a balanced diet, especially boiled or baked with the skin. If weight loss is the goal, a varied plan that keeps potatoes on the plate is the more practical route. A doctor or registered dietitian can help you set a pace of about 1 to 2 pounds per week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The potato diet limits meals to potatoes and excludes most other foods. Research does not show that eating only potatoes leads to lasting weight loss. This article explains the potato diet rules, nutritional gaps, and ways to include potatoes in varied meals. 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This article explains the <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/potato-diet\\\/\\\">potato diet rules<\\\/a>, nutritional gaps, and ways to include potatoes in varied meals.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\nFollowing exercise and diet plans is the key in your fitness journey and greatly impacts results. In 4 weeks users can typically expect to lose not more than 1-2 lbs per week. Individual results may vary.\\r\\n\\r\\n<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/quiz.betterme.world\\\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\\\"><img class=\\\"aligncenter wp-image-32990 size-large\\\" src=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/cdn.betterme.world\\\/articles\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2020\\\/05\\\/10-2.png\\\" alt=\\\"mono diet\\\" width=\\\"770\\\" height=\\\"433\\\" \\\/><\\\/a>\\r\\n\\r\\n<strong>If you tend to let yourself off the hook, raise the white flag when things get tougher than you expected, send yourself on an unconscious binge-eating trip \u2013 <a class=\\\"in-cell-link\\\" href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/quiz.betterme.world\\\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Mono_Diet\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\">BetterMe app is here to help you<\\\/a> leave all of these sabotaging habits in the past!<\\\/strong>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><strong>Key takeaways<\\\/strong><\\\/h2>\\r\\nThese points sum up what the potato diet involves and what research on potatoes supports.\\r\\n<ul>\\r\\n \\t<li>Potatoes can be part of varied meals, but the research cited here does not support living on potatoes alone. Combine them with protein, other vegetables, and sources of unsaturated fat. 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