Want to know why Sweet Potatoes are so awesome?
1. Grown locally; check the farmers market!
2. High in Vitamin A, which is needed for new cell growth, healthy skin, hair, and tissues , and vision in dim light, and Potassium, which is essential for maintaining proper fluid balance, nerve impulse, muscle and heart function.
3. Delicious - They aren't called "sweet" potatoes for nothing! These babies taste fantastic without all the standard butter and sour cream that accompanies white potatoes. This means you can eat something tasty without the added fat calories.
My favorite ways to eat sweet potatoes:
Microwaved - cut slits in the potato and pop it in the microwave for 2-3 minutes (depending on the potatoes size and your microwave settings), and enjoy!
Baked Sweet Potato Fries- These are not fried, but rather cut Julianne style to look like french fries. Just mix the cut potatoes with some olive oil, salt and pepper, and place them on a baking sheet in the oven! Sound good? Check out this detailed recipe.
Hash Browns- Shredded and pan fried. MmmmMMmm. Here is a Paleo version!
Pan Roasted- Cube the potato and sautee in olive oil until they get crispy brown on the outside, but soft in the middle. Mix with other nutritious vegetables like peppers, onion, and kale for a hearty addition to any meal!
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