The glycemic index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar levels. Yuca has a high GI, with a value of 72, which means it can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. Potato has a ...

Cuban party food is not complete without yucca roots boiled and served with garlic and onions- same with Puerto Rico. Yuca, also spelled yucca, is also called cassava. It’s a long, brown root ...

Santo Domingo.- Casabe, a crunchy flatbread of indigenous origin made from yuca (cassava), has been added to UNESCO’s ...