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I hear that sweet potatos are a great carb to have in ones deit. Is this true?

If you don’t have blood sugar issues they are a great snack, yes. Sweet potatoes are high in fiber (especially the skin!), they are great sources of Vitamin A, beta-carotene, and potassium, and even a large sweet potato usually won’t have more than a measley 150 calories. That doesn’t even touch on the fact that they are delicious because they are so sweet.

It’s a bit of a misnomer that they have a better Glycemic Index and Load than regular potatoes. Most varieties have a Glycemic Load between 16-20, and “low Glycemic” is conidered 10 and under so it’s not true. But they are packed with a ton of great nutrients and anti-oxidants for the amount of calories so they are a great food to implement into any diet regardless of the carb count.

I LOVE sweet potatos. 
I cut them in cubes and bake them like french fries!!
-Pre heat oven to 375 and bake for 45-50 min
-Place cubbed sweet potato on foil
-Spray with extra olive oil pam 
-Add Sea salt and pepper.
-Bake for 45-50 min
Have you ever tried butter nut squash? The GI index is higher however it has less calories.  When you bake them they taste like sweet potatos… they are delicious..

Im def going to be trying that out this week it sounds really good.

I startet baking cubed butter nut squash.. They taste awesome!!
 
 
They taste just like sweet potatoes but with less calories and carbs!!