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Article: Sweet potatoes: wholesome holiday recipes: a holiday staple, the versatile sweet potato ranks as one of the most nutritious vegetable sources around--ideal fare for the health-conscious consumer.(FOCUS ON DIABETES)(Recipe)
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- The Saturday Evening Post
- Article date:
- November 1, 2007
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When it comes to healthy foods, the sweet potato is hard to top. Rich in vitamins A, C, and Be, sweet potatoes also boast excellent antioxidant properties and offer a rich source of dietary fiber, potassium, and iron. In short, experts believe the popular tuber is one of the healthiest vegetables in the world. Researchers at the North Carolina College of Agriculture and Life Sciences confirmed sweet potatoes are a low-glycemic index food that releases glucose slowly into the bloodstream--an attribute particularly important for people with diabetes whose good health is dependent upon stable blood glucose levels.
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