IF YOU FORGOT about the glycemic index after learning about it in middle school health class—there might be a reason. “The lower the GI number, the slower and smaller release of blood sugar in the ...

Sweet potato fries offer more vitamin A and fiber, while regular fries are rich in potassium and vitamin C. But experts say ...

Sweet potatoes often have a healthier reputation than regular potatoes, but they still contain carbohydrates. If you have diabetes or want to prevent diabetes, you might be wondering whether or not ...

Low-carb diets are a popular way to limit calories and lose weight. Sweet potatoes have carbohydrates, but you can still find a place for them on your plate and benefit from their nutrients. Refined ...

The Mediterranean diet is often ranked as one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world—and for good reason. Centered on ...

For decades, dietary therapies such as the ketogenic diet have been attempted to improve symptoms in children with chronic neurological disorders, including epilepsy, chronic migraines, and autism ...

A Sept. 7 Health article incorrectly said that adding foods with a higher glycemic index can help mute the rise in blood sugar that occurs after consumption of other foods with a high glycemic index.

Potatoes and sweet potatoes may share a name, but they actually come from very different plant families. Here's what you need to know about the health differences between potatoes and sweet potatoes ...

When it comes to a sweet potato vs potato, which one is healthier? Here's what a top dietician thinks in our latest episode of You vs. Food. The rivalry between sweet potatoes and their regular potato ...