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» SuusanKim - Are sweet potatoes fattening?

My friend tells me that sweet potatoes have alot of starch and carbs. And it's very very fattening. Is it true? I thought that sweet potatoes were healthy and a diet food. Please tell me.

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» Victoria Anisman-Reiner - Are sweet potatoes fattening?

In response to Are sweet potatoes fattening? posted by SuusanKim:

It's true that sweet potatoes are high in carbohydrates and sugars - like other tubers, they are rich in starches. However, yams or sweet potatoes are much lower glycemic than ordinary potatoes: they will not increase your blood sugar as much as most starchy carbs. It's the spike in blood sugar that forces your body to store sugars, usually as fat.

I consider sweet potatoes very healthy; I would suggest elminating potatoes and bread first - and keep the sweet potatoes, in moderation. Keep in mind though that, ultimately, whether something will be "fattening" will depend on your individual metabolism and how YOUR body digests a particular food.

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