Because they are higher in carbohydrate than other vegetables, enjoying them without a blood sugar spike can often require a little more planning and thinking ahead.  Sweet potatoes are rich in: Vitamin A (beta carotene), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. Orange sweet potatoes contain more beta carotene, while purple sweet potatoes contain more anthocyanins. Both beta carotene and anthocyanins, are health promoting antioxidants.  A small sweet potato (about 5in long) contains about 26g carbohydrate. How quickly they can raise blood sugar levels will depend on how they’re cooked. This is because the glycemic index of sweet potatoes varies depending on how they are prepared (and remember, glycemic index gives us insight into how quickly a foods can raise your blood sugar levels). Depending on the cooking method, sweet potatoes can be a low, moderate, or high glycemic index food. Boiling sweet potatoes with the skin on for at least 30 minutes seems to be the most blood sugar friendly cooking method. It preserves the most resistant starch and thus contributes to a lower glycemic index. Roasting and baking destroy a larger amount of resistant starch and thus make for a higher glycemic index dish. But remember, that doesn't mean you're not allowed to eat sweet potatoes that are roasted or baked… It just means we likely need to pair some additional outside protein and fiber sources with it. #milknhoneynutrition #diabetes #bloodsugar #type1 #t1d #type1diabetes #type2 #t2d #type2diabetes #prediabetes #bloodsugarfriendly #sweetpotatoes #greenscreen