Reasons to choose sweet potatoes instead of cake

Carbohydrates are divided into simple sugars and complex carbohydrates. Among them, simple sugars contain almost no vitamins or minerals needed by our body and only have high calories.

Additionally, it is rapidly absorbed into the body, causing a sudden increase in blood sugar levels, and excessive intake can lead to obesity, the root cause of many diseases.

On the other hand, complex carbohydrates contain many beneficial nutrients, provide a feeling of fullness after meals, and slow digestion and absorption to help control blood sugar levels. However, excessive intake should be avoided!

Foods high in simple sugars

Candy/Honey/Jam/Cake/Black Jelly/Cookie/Chocolate/Yeot/Syrup/Yanggaeng/Yakgwa/Fruit Canned Goods/Soft Drinks

Foods high in complex carbohydrates

Sweet potatoes / Corn Brown rice / Unprocessed fruits

Blood sugar management begins with choosing the right foods!