Today's Tip: Know Your Potatoes!

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Today's Tip: Know Your Potatoes!

Of all the foods lacking in the typical American diet, potatoes are

not one of them. Unfortunately, it's the white potato that rules our

plates, instead of the more nutritive " sweet " potato or " yam. " And

interestingly, sweet potatoes and yams are not related to white

potatoes. In fact, all of the roots labeled " yams " in American

supermarkets are actually sweet potatoes. If you're still following

along, there is a further distinction. Moist, orange-fleshed

varieties are often called " yams, " while drier, yellow-fleshed ones

are usually called " sweet potatoes. " Both types are much better for

you than white potatoes. Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients

(including carotenoids, copper and fiber) and rank much lower on the

glycemic index scale than white potatoes. That means that even

carbohydrate-sensitive individuals can include these good carbs in

their diets. They're delicious baked and eaten right out of the skin

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