The Saturday Evening Post » sweet potatoes http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com Home of The Saturday Evening Post Sat, 25 May 2013 12:00:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Sweet Potatoes for All http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2011/11/23/health-and-family/medical-update/sweet-potatoes.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sweet-potatoes http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2011/11/23/health-and-family/medical-update/sweet-potatoes.html#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:00:15 +0000 Wendy Braun http://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/?p=44012 Sweet potatoes are both festive and good for you! Here’s how (and why) to dish up the tasty treat this holiday season.

Sweet Potatoes for All The Saturday Evening Post

]]> Let’s give a big shout-out to the sensational sweet potato! This versatile veggie is widely available, inexpensive, and delicious. But here’s even more to love: sweet potatoes also deliver a big dose of healthy eating for just pennies per serving.

The nutritional numbers speak for themselves: one medium sweet potato provides 40 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C to fight off colds and flu viruses and vitamin D for bones and a healthy immune system. Plus, when eaten with the skin, it has more fiber than oatmeal. The colorful and creamy food is also low in fat and a good source of protein and calcium.

    So, whether sweet potatoes are a perennial favorite or making their debut in your holiday spread, try out these ideas:

  • Bake or microwave, then top with butter pat and cinnamon. Try chili powder for a Southwestern twist.
  • Grill, slice, and serve over greens.
  • Purchase a bag of pre-chopped sweet potato from the produce section of your grocery store. Enjoy as a snack, or in salads and soups.
  • Mash baked sweet potatoes with shallots, curry powder, cinnamon, and ground red pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts

One Medium Sweet Potato

Calories: 120

Percent Daily Value:
Fat 0%

Cholesterol: 0%

Protein: 4%

Total Carbs: 10%

Dietary Fiber:10%

Sodium: 0%

Vitamin: A 500%

Calcium: 4%

Vitamin C: 45%

Vitamin D: 60%



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