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Is Cassava a Diet Alternative for Diabetics?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Joshua Beidler

Cassava is widely cultivated as a food crop in tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, Asia and Latin America. The starchy roots of this plant are used to make tapioca and many other foods. If cassava is not properly prepared, it contains toxic compounds that may increase your risk of developing diabetes.