November Is Sweet Potato Month

Did you have sweet potatoes for your Thanksgiving dinner?

Health Benefits Of Sweet Potatoes:

Antioxidants
Beta-carotene gives the sweet potato its deep orange color. One medium potato also provides us with over 200% of our Daily Value of vitamin A. Vitamin A plays a key role in the health of our eyes, skin, skeletal and soft tissue, and even our teeth!

Anthocyanin lends the purple sweet potato its unusual violet hue. Purple sweet potatoes contain antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties similar to red wine.

Blood Sugar Regulation
The high fiber content of sweet potatoes slows the release of sugar into the bloodstream, helping to keep blood sugar steady.

6 New Ways to Enjoy Sweet Potatoes

Wash and peel sweet potatoes; cut into long 3/4-inch-wide strips; toss with olive oil and cayenne pepper. Bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes for crispy sweet potato fries with a kick! The fat content of the oil will help with absorption of the beta-carotene in the sweet potatoes.

Purée cooked sweet potatoes with bananas, maple syrup and cinnamon. Top with chopped walnuts. The healthy fat in walnuts also helps with beta-carotene absorption.

Sweet Potato Pancakes:
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 cup store-bought pancake mix
    • 1 small pinch ground nutmeg
    • 1 small sweet potato, boiled, peeled and mashed

Cook batter according to pancake mix directions.

Make your own baby food by puréeing cooked sweet potato, adding water for correct consistency.

Microwave a medium-sized spud on HIGH for 4 to 6 minutes. Cut off the top fourth of the potato and scoop out the flesh. Blend the inside of the potato with a splash of skim milk, a spoonful of maple syrup and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. Stuff the mixture back into the potato shell and sprinkle with chopped pecans.

Grill them! Wash, leave peel on and cut into wedges. Marinate with bottled low-sodium teriyaki sauce and grill until tender.

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