Yep that is what I eat also lot's of sweet potatoes . I do eat some quick, fast burning carbs every so often for a super grueling workout session or a triathalon etc for energy.
Did you know that there are 2 teaspoons of sugar in every slice of your avg. loaf of white bread? Imagine eating 2 tsps of sugar instead of that bread. Same thing.
Yes, sugar is nasty.. I only eat junk food maybe 5-6 times per year if that. Eat super clean. Have not had white bread in years. My only vice is a diet Coke Zero every so often and trying to wean myself off of that.
Seriously why if it is something you enjoy? Zero carbs Zero Calories. I drink lots of soft drinks as I hate coffee & fruit juices hurt my stomach and are only 10% pure plus are loaded with sugars. I drink soft drinks with Splenda {Suclarose} for the better taste. Actually I like Splenda sweetened cokes better than regular ones now. Zero calories Zero Carbs there is no way it can cause weight gain.