Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org
I was recently diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes and I’m trying to follow a low fat diet. I have a question I hope that you can answer. Are sweet potatoes considered a vegetable and are they ok to eat in my diet?
Answer: There are two different types of vegetables – starchy and non starchy vegetables. Sweet potatoes are a type of starchy vegetable and contain more carbohydrate compared to non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, carrots or cauliflower. Typically, 1/2 cup of sweet potatoes equates to one carb choice or 15 grams carbohydrate.
Sweet potatoes are ok to eat in your diet as they are a good source of Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium and Potassium. Like other carbohydrate sources, it is important to monitor your portion size. Also, since you are trying to follow a low fat diet, try baking or steaming your vegetables and limiting the amount of excess fat you add.
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