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Why eating a sweet potato is healthier than a regular potato – Business Insider Australia
Potatoes and sweet potatoes may share a name, but they actually come from very different plant families. Here’s what you need to know about the health differences…
- Though they can both be part of a healthy diet, sweet potatoes are generally healthier than regular potatoes, partly because of their incredibly high vitamin A content.
- Sweet potatoes are also lower on the glycemic index, meaning that they are less likely than regular potatoes to make your blood sugar spike.
- Sweet potatoes also contain more antioxidants, including vitamins A and C, than regular potatoes.
- This article was medically reviewed by Samantha Cassetty, MS, RD, nutrition and wellness…
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