Sweet Potatoes: 5 Groups of People Who Should Be Careful
For most healthy adults, there is no reason to consider sweet potatoes a dangerous food. In fact, they can be a useful source of fiber and nutrients when included in a balanced diet. Baking, steaming, or boiling them and keeping added sugar and excessive saturated fat to a minimum can make them an especially practical side dish.
The important lesson is that there is rarely a single food that is universally good or bad. Individual health conditions, medications, portion size, and preparation all matter. If you have diabetes, chronic kidney disease, high potassium levels, or another condition requiring a specialized diet, your personal dietary recommendations may be different from those of a healthy adult.
Enjoyed in appropriate portions and prepared simply, sweet potatoes can fit comfortably into many heart-healthy, weight-management, and nutrient-rich eating patterns.
