Potatoes and nightshade vegetables
#366287 - 10/18/11 09:53 AM
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I'm still fairly new here, but the only references to potatoes I've seen are about how they are a good, soluble fiber. In my experience, potatoes have been a big no-no for IBS because they are in the nightshade family of vegetables, which includes peppers, tomatoes, etc. The first time I was diagnosed with IBS, the first thing the doctor told me to stay away from was nightshade. And through experience I've found that these foods do trigger IBS episodes.
Does anyone have any more insight into this? Is there, perhaps, a way to prepare potatoes that minimizes the negative effects so I can still get the soluble fiber benefit from them?
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Welcome to the board,
There is nothing unique about the nightshade vegetables (actually fruits) and IBS. The foods in this group are not known to be universal IBS triggers. Some things like tomatoes and peppers might be a problem due to insoluble fiber in the seeds/skin and perhaps acidity. However, most people with IBS don't have troubles with peeled, cooked potatoes. Cooking nightshade foods reduces the alkaloid levels very significantly.
Tomato paste and potatoes are part of my staple diet. I don't know what I would do without them 
Do you have GERD too? Was this advice given to you by your GP, a GI doctor or an alternative medicine doctor?
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I've only heard nightshade vegetables mentioned in dealing with arthritis or joint pains. I, too consume tons of potatoes;) Just curious, Syl, is tomato paste better than tomato sauce or do you just prefer?
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I like tomato paste because of its richness, nothing has been added (e.g. spices, etc) and much on the internal insoluble fiber is filter off during the preparation process. I use it to make my own tomato sauce.
I don't what I would do with out tomato paste - I use about 3 tablespoons per day. It is loaded with good stuff and antioxidants too.
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Interesting...guess I should try to think of ways to incorporate tomato paste into my cooking....suggestions??
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I use it in sauces primarily. It also thickens them too.
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