Avoid white potato "they" say, too high in carbs "they" say. Use sweet potato instead.

Hmmm, I look at the very helpful "Carb counts for vegetables" and what do I see?

Sweet potato has more carbs than the 7 potato varieties listed.

I've learned enough for one day now. Can't over do it.

So welcome back to that nasty four letter word...gout.

I've experienced this before at the start of weight loss and it really is a case of reviewing until the body adjusts. Lots of water, the occasional day of two anti inflams and an avoidance of purines as much as possible which can be hard at times. It's more annoying than anything else as I don't get it like many others where it becomes debilitating. I just hobble a bit and feel a little off. So for the last two weeks it's been a steady as she goes approach. I really do want to avoid medication if i can, so it's back to the drawing board and more research!