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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?
Sweet potatoes are vegetables, but are considered a starchy vegetable because one serving contains 15 grams of carbohydrates. A serving of sweet potatoes is 1/4 cup mashed or baked.
Sweet potatoes (per serving) contain 2 grams of fiber, 62 calories, and 22mg sodium. They also contain beta carotene and vitamin A to help with vision and provide antioxidant properties.
Sweet potatoes can be a dessert or a main dish; try them baked, mashed, roasted, or grilled!
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