Feb 11 2009
Good and Bad Potatoes
If you like potatoes, you may want to think about what type of potatoes you are buying and eating. Sweet potatoes are much healthier to eat for many reasons. White potatoes are high in starch and carbs, while sweet potatoes have less starch and carbs, and have a lower glycemic index. A lower glycemic index means that sweet potatoes break down slower, and do not cause a spike in blood glucose levels like white potatoes. This means that the sugar level in your blood stays more level, and you are less likely to then crave more carbs later on. You can cook sweet potatoes just like white potatoes, and they have more flavor, so you may not need to add fatty butter and sour cream.
