So you wonder, are Sweet Potato Fries really better for you than regular fries?  Above all, sweet potatoes are better because they are a complex carbohydrate. In other words, it takes a longer time to break down in the body and by the time that happens the body will burn it as fuel instead of storing it in the blood stream as sugar or fat.

Regular potatoes are a simple carbohydrate which forces your body to produce more insulin than it normally would. As a result, it basically turns to sugar quickly and is absorbed into the blood stream extremely fast. So which is your choice?

Here is a healthy fact about Sweet Potatoes to help you make your choice!  Sweet potato may help improve insulin sensitivity. In one 2008 study, researchers found that an extract of white skinned sweet potato improved insulin sensitivity in people with type 2 diabetes.

My daughter in law sent me this great recipe for making your own Sweet Potato Fries.  I love them, they have a sweet flavor naturally.   If you haven’t tried eating Sweet Potatoes, no better time than the present to give it a whirl.   Thanks Becky for the recipe!

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Best Ever Sweet Potato Fries

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time30 minutes mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 180kcal

Ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into french fry-size pieces
• 1 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 2 Tbsp Rosemary minced fresh
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
• Toss sweet potatoes, olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper together in a gallon Ziploc bag. Arrange sweet potatoes on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender, 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 24149IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 1mg