Is the sugar index high?

Yam glycemic index is usually not high.

Clinically, yam glycemic index is between 55 and 60, which is usually not high and belongs to medium glycemic food. As a root vegetable, yam has high starch content, which can replace staple food to some extent. It is rich in protein, carbohydrate, calcium, potassium, vitamin B1 and other substances. Proper consumption can basically meet the daily needs of human body. In addition, yam has the effects of invigorating spleen, tonifying lung, strengthening kidney and benefiting essence. It is clinically indicated for diarrhea due to spleen deficiency, eating less, loose stools, asthma, nocturnal emission and other diseases.

However, even if yam has high nutritional value, it should not be eaten excessively. Due to its high starch content, if diabetic patients eat too much, it is not conducive to controlling blood sugar, thus easily inducing diabetic complications. In addition, yam belongs to sweet, flat food, excessive consumption may also induce excessive fire.