I was RAISED on regular potatoes (Irish mother). I used to love them but a small one boiled, baked, or microwaved, blows my stomach up like a balloon. Not to mention the cravings for sugar and starch that follow. On the other hand, a huge sweet potato cooked the same way produces no bloating or cravings. It's still starchy enough to effect my weight so I don't indulge very often.