So, what's the big deal about a sweet potato? Is it really better than a regular potato?
The major difference is in the rate that they digest. White potatoes are extremely high on the glycemic index, which means they digest fast and jack up blood glucose levels and send insulin levels skyrocketing. As Muscle and Fitness Hers magazine states, "while that's a good thing immediately after workouts, at other meals it can spell disaster for your physique. That's because a spike in your insulin levels, when you're not immediately recovering from a workout, puts a halt on fat burning and...could lead to serious fat gain."
Sweet potatoes on the other hand digest much slower, providing longer-lasting energy and does not shut down fat burning. Also, a sweet potato has a bunch of beta-carotene, which has been proven to aid in growth and repair of lean muscle after workouts!
In short, if you want to optimize fat burning, switch from your baked potato and make it a sweet one. Not only will you see better results, you might not be as sore...and that's a good thing!
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