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A member asked:
Have you heard of dr.mcdougall "starch solution"?i was excited i ate nothing but sweet potatos(trial).i gained 8 pounds in a week!!water weight mabye?
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There are also: a lot of carbohydrates in sweet potatoes so that might also be part of the issue.
Answered 5/29/2016
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Beware of fad diets: Eat a good balanced diet, exercise and control your portions. Try an app like MyFitnessPal and you will see results.
Answered 5/29/2016
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