Like most root vegetables, white potatoes and sweet potatoes are too starchy (too high in carbohydrates) to be diabetic-friendly.
The image above shows “French fries” made with jicama. Here are some recipes:
Golden Jicama Fries
https://realbalanced.com/recipe/golden-jicama-fries/
Low Carb French Fries with Jicama
https://lowcarbyum.com/jicama-fries/
And, yes, I’ve made jicama fries. I think they are even more delicious than sweet potato fries!
For more ideas for alternatives to starchy vegetables, please see this section:
References
Potatoes and Diabetes: Can You Eat Them?
https://diabetesmealplans.com/6597/potatoes-and-diabetes/
Starch and Root Vegetables and Diabetes
https://diabetesmealplans.com/6582/starch-and-root-vegetables-and-diabetes/
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Beets
- Bitter Melon
- Bok Choy
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage & Sauerkraut
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery & Celeriac
- Cucumber
- Eggplant (aubergine)
- Green Beans & Wax Beans
- Leeks
- Mushrooms
- Okra
- Peppers
- Potatoes
- Radishes
- Rutabagas
- Spaghetti Squash
- Spinach
- Squash Blossoms
- Tomatoes
- Turnips
- Vegetable Combinations
- Zucchini & Yellow Squash