Guest guest Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Hi Dave, Rita and Sugar, The reason sweet potatoes are preferred has to do with the glycemic index. White potatoes have a glycemic index of something like 90 as memory serves me and the sweet potato is somewhere around 75. The higher the glycemic index the faster it dumps the sugar into your system consequently the lower index foods will sorta spread out your absorption of sugar and the better the chance your body has to process it. If anyone really wants to know the numbers I will find my glycemic charts. Cy, The Anasazi. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of dave Bond Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6:44 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: question from a non diabetic Actually, Sugar, the sweet potatoes are the preferred tuber if I am not mistaken. but, someone, please help us here! Dave A wise man's heart guides his mouth, and his lips promote instruction. (Proverbs 16:23) question from a non diabetic Hello Everyone, My understanding is that beans are starchy and so are sweet potatoes. Yet I read that many diabetic folks eat these foods. I am confused. Please explain. Also I want you each to know how much I admire your dedication to good health and the example you all set. Thank you, Rita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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