03/14/2026
🤔 Caribbean foods people think are bad for blood sugar… but actually aren’t.
In my work as a naturopathic doctor, I often remind patients that many of the ground provisions we grew up eating are actually very nourishing foods.
Some of my favourites:
🍠 Boiled green banana – rich in resistant starch that supports gut and blood sugar health
🍠 Dasheen / taro – packed with fiber and minerals for steady energy
🍠 Plantain – a great source of fiber, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and potassium
🍠 Yellow yam & cassava – traditional staples that support digestion and provide nourishing carbohydrates
The goal isn’t to eliminate cultural foods.
Instead:
✔ Pair them with protein
✔ Add vegetables
✔ Choose boiled, roasted, or baked more often than fried
Sometimes the healthiest foods are the ones our parents and grandparents were already eating.
Save this post and share it with someone who grew up eating these foods.
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Dr. Olivia Rose, ND
Rose Health Clinic
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