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You Say Potato – Part II

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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Can Vinegar Reduce Blood Sugar in Diabetics?

Just one to two tablespoons a day of vinegar diluted in water can significantly improve both short and long term blood sugar levels for diabetics. The high glycemic impact of potatoes may increase the ri of type two diabetes, perhaps by chronically over stimulating the insulem producing cells in the pancreas. Even just yellow potatoes like ukon gold, may be preferable to white. But the best maybe purple potatoes. If you've never seen purple potatoes, they are remarkable. They have almost a neon blue glow. And not only do they look cool, but purple potatoes cause less of an insolent and blood sugar spike compared to even the yellow fleshed potatoes.

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