Many of my Diabetic patients ask me if they can eat potatoes and if one type is better than another.
If you are crazy for potatoes -- I recommend sweet potatoes over white potatoes bc they are more nutritious. 😉
Sweet potatoes are better than white potatoes bc they have:
- more fiber in the skin & flesh
- a lower glycemic index thus causes less fluctuations in blood sugars which can make you feel hungry sooner
- more vitamin A (find out why vitamin A is important here)
- less calories
- more minerals like calcium & manganese
If you are crazy for potatoes -- I recommend sweet potatoes over white potatoes bc they are more nutritious. 😉
Sweet potatoes are better than white potatoes bc they have:
- more fiber in the skin & flesh
- a lower glycemic index thus causes less fluctuations in blood sugars which can make you feel hungry sooner
- more vitamin A (find out why vitamin A is important here)
- less calories
- more minerals like calcium & manganese
Check out my recipe for roasted thyme and basil sweet potatoes on the next post!
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