Yams and Sweet Potatoes
One of the things that people get confused about is whether or not yams are sweet potatoes. In the United States, the orange veggies that you serve on Thanksgiving are actually sweet potatoes. However, you don’t want to eat them the way that many serve them on holidays as a candied sweet potato because that will just cause your blood glucose to spike and take away the benefit of the sweet potato in the first place.
Sweet potatoes are an amazingly healthy food. They are low-calorie, high-fiber and can be eaten by those who usually avoid potatoes like people sensitive to carbs and diabetes. They also have vitamins and minerals that you need and should become one of your new favorite foods all year long, and if you happen to have diabetes or are sensitive to glucose levels, a sweet potato could be the way to get that potato fix without raising your glucose too much.
How to Use Sweet Potatoes to Treat Diabetes
Regardless of the way they are consumed, sweet potatoes are not recommended for consumption, because it takes short for the body to digest them,which raises the glycemic index and eventually increases blood sugar level.
Same as fiber, fat slows down digestion, and maintains low glycemic index. As you can see, sautéing is the best way to cook sweet potatoes. Use high-quality oil and keep their skin on. This cooking method is also great for diabetics.
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