Cook Your Sweet Potato — Then Do THIS Before You Eat It ｜ Dr. Mandell

What if one simple change in how you prepare a sweet potato could completely change the way your body responds to it? In this video, Dr. Alan Mandell explains what happens when you cook a sweet potato and then allow it to cool, and how this process can increase resistant starch through a process called retrogradation. Resistant starch behaves differently from ordinary starch because more of it can resist digestion in the small intestine and reach the colon, where beneficial gut bacteria can ferment it and produce important short-chain fatty acids such as butyrate. You’ll discover how this may support a healthier gut microbiome and intestinal lining, while also influencing the blood sugar response after eating. We’ll also discuss why pairing your sweet potato with protein and healthy fats and taking a short walk after your meal can further support healthy glucose control and metabolism. Your gut, blood sugar, energy, and brain are closely connected, and sometimes a small change in how you prepare an everyday food can make a meaningful difference. Watch until the end so you know exactly how to prepare and eat your sweet potato to get the most from it, and please share this video with your family and friends so they can benefit too.