Is Cassava (yuca / kamoteng kahoy) good for you?
Cassava (yuca / kamoteng kahoy) is a starchy vegetable. It has about 36 g net carbs and 1.4 g protein per 100 g. Here's how Susta judges it — and why the answer changes with your goal.
Cassava (yuca / kamoteng kahoy): verdict by goal
The details
Blood sugar: Very starchy, high-GI root — one of the biggest glucose hits in this bucket, and usually eaten as sweet cassava cake. Avoid for a blood-sugar reset.
How to choose: Firm; must be cooked thoroughly.
How to use it: Traditionally sweetened cake/suman — treat as dessert.
How to store: Cool, dry; use quickly.
Sensible portion: avoid, rare
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