5 causes sweet potatoes to be useful in diabetes

Not all sweet foods are harmful and dangerous. Sweet potatoes have a number of benefits for the body because of the rich variety of nutrients in their composition.
You can enjoy sweet potatoes whether you have diabetes or not, as research (a Chinese study published in the Journal of Zhejiang University in 2011 and a British study published in Food and Function in 2014) show that this delicious vegetable with a sweet taste has powerful properties in controlling and preventing this disease.
Diabetics daily suffer dietary deprivation because of their condition. They are forced to avoid most sugary foods to protect themselves from sharp and dangerous jumps in blood sugar.

This means deprivation of foods rich in carbohydrates. Sweet potatoes, however, are among foods containing carbohydrates, but very useful for diabetics, as well as for everyone else.

One cup of roasted sweet potatoes contains 180 calories, 41 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, 6 grams of dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, says care2.com.

What are the main reasons why sweet potatoes are so useful for diabetics and those who are at risk of diabetes?

Sweet potatoes can reduce blood sugar

According to research, sweet potatoes can help regulate blood sugar levels by improving insulin resistance. Slowly degrading carbohydrates and sweet potato fibers help to speed up metabolism and reduce excess insulin secretion.

Sweet potatoes reduce the risk of vision impairment

Diabetics are at risk of complications related to the eyes and the optic nerve. High blood sugar levels in the body damage tissues and speed degenerative processes in the eyes.

Sweet potatoes protect vision due to the enormous amounts of vitamin A in their composition.

Sweet potatoes strengthen the immune system

Most diabetic patients suffer problems with the immune system. They suffer from frequent viral, fungal and bacterial infections due to reduced immunity. Sweet potatoes are extremely rich in vitamin C, which stimulates the immune system.

Sweet potatoes control the weight

High fiber content in sweet potatoes helps prevent weight gain. They are low in calories, with lots of fiber and vitamins, which creates a feeling of satiety for a long time.

Sweet potatoes improve digestion

Poor digestion in diabetics is an unpleasant problem that sweet potatoes can solve. They control the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestines by nourishing them with their beneficial sugars. This vegetable relieves the symptoms of gas, swelling, constipation, diarrhea and other digestive problems.

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