Sweet Potato Health: Glycemic Index, Diets & Kidney Risks

Sweet potatoes are a complex carb staple, but are they safe for renal diets? Compare the nutritional value of purple sweet potatoes and yams, and learn if this root vegetable helps with bloating or lowering cholesterol.

The Glycemic Index for Sweet Potatoes

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Anne Tourney

Rich in vitamin A and beta-carotene, the sweet potato offers complex carbohydrates along with antioxidant nutrients. If you're watching the glycemic index of your foods you may be surprised by the sweet potato's rating.