8. Sweet potatoes
We all know that sweet potatoes are healthier than white varieties, but do they actually deserve the healthy credit? Short and concise, yes. But why? Well, you’re about to find out. First off, sweet potatoes have a remarkable nutritional profile; there’s not a single vitamin nor nutrient which sweet potatoes couldn’t cover.
From vitamins A, C, B6, B5, and E, to potassium and manganese, sweet potatoes score great at the number of vitamins you can get from consuming them. And because they have a significantly lower glycemic index than white potatoes, sweet potatoes are an excellent choice for people with diabetes. So, yeah, I think they definitely deserve the healthy credit.
