Diabetes - sweet potato and butternut squash

They are both high in fiber, but butternut squash is high on the FODMAP diet and sweet potato is actually low.

They're both sweet in taste and of course orange in color, so high in vitamin A. They are both high in fiber, potassium and magnesium.

To some sweet potatoes are considered a superfood with a variety of nutritional health benefits. Some of these benefits include increasing your antioxidant intake, consuming more anti inflammatory nutrients and even regulating your blood sugar. That doesn't even include all of the vitamins and minerals they contain.

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, which is sometimes known as an anti inflammatory vitamin, because of its critical role in enhancing immune function.

Eating more colorful vegetables should be the goal when meal planning for optimal nutritional benefit.

Research shows that dietary habits influence disease risk. While certain foods may trigger chronic health conditions, others offer strong medicinal and protective qualities. Thus, many people argue that food is medicine. Yet, diet alone cannot and should not replace medicine in all circumstances. Do you look at food as if it can be medicine for your disease? If yes would you like more information on this, save the PDF for further conversation with your HCP.