The Vegetable That Eats All the Sugar in the Body: The Formidable Enemy of Diabetes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • ½ tsp cinnamon (optional, for blood sugar balance)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for added flavor)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into cubes or slices.
  3. Toss the sweet potato pieces in a bowl with olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the sweet potatoes evenly on the baking sheet, ensuring they don’t overlap.
  5. Roast in the oven for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
  6. Drizzle with lemon juice before serving for an extra zesty flavor.
  7. Enjoy as a nutritious side dish or snack!

Would you like more variations or ways to use sweet potatoes for diabetes management? 😊

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