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Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes are an incredibly nutritious food that are packed with antioxidants like beta carotene, vitamins C, E and D, and minerals such as manganese and iron.

Sweet Potatoes

Beneficial properties

Antioxidant Digestive aid Brain health Heart health Skin health

Nutritional highlights

Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin D, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, Sodium, Copper, Antioxidants, Beta-carotene

Detailed information

Sweet Potatoes are an incredibly nutritious food that are packed with antioxidants like beta carotene, vitamins C, E and D, and minerals such as manganese and iron. They are also high in potassium which helps to lower blood pressure by removing excess sodium and regulating fluid balance in the body. Sweet potatoes are an excellent anti-stress food and are known to help relax muscles, steady nerves, and balance cognitive function. Sweet potatoes are known for being easy to digest and are very good for ulcers, inflamed colons, digestive disorders, and constipation. Sweet potatoes contain compounds called phytochelatins that can bind to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, copper, and cadmium and safely remove them through the body. Mothers have even given children who have accidentally swallowed a metallic object such as a coin, plenty of sweet potato so that it will stick to the object and allow it to pass through easier. The health benefits of sweet potatoes are the most bioavailable when eaten raw, steamed, or baked. Try making a simple fat- free sweet potato soup by steaming sweet potatoes until soft and then placing in a blender or food processor and blend until creamy smooth. Spices such as cloves, cinnamon, ginger, chili pepper, or curry can be added for a flavor and nutritional boost. Baked sweet potatoes can be stored in the refrigerator and later sliced over a fresh green salad for a hearty lunch or dinner. Sweet potatoes are also delicious mashed with a drizzle of olive oil, coconut butter, or avocado. Sweet potatoes are a comforting, satisfying, and very healing food, consider finding more ways to include them into your diet.

Conditions it helps with

Anxiety, Stress & Panic

Includes: Stress

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Constipation

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Stomach Ulcers & Gastritis

Includes: Ulcers (peptic)

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Recipes featuring Sweet Potatoes

"Cheesy" Broccoli & Quinoa Casserole (Vegan)

Baked Sweet Potato Chips (Perfectly Crisp!)

Baked Vegan Red Flannel Hash

Barbecue Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Smoky Jackfruit

Big Breakfast Burrito

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Hash

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup

Blueberry Oat Breakfast Muffins

Caribbean Black Bean Soup with Mango Relish

Caribbean Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Caribbean Sweet Potato Stew

Cinnamon-Oat Waffles with Sweet Potato "Butter"

Creamy Vegan Ramen

Detox-Friendly Vegetable Curry

Garlic Hash Browns with Kale

Healthy Sweet Potato Muffins

Healthy Turkey Meatballs

Incredible Chocolate Sweet Potato Cake

Instant Pot Mushroom-Barley Stew

Kale and Sweet Potato--Stuffed Vegan Ravioli

Lentil Sweet Potato Curry

Lentil, Chard & Sweet Potato Curry

Muffin Tin Mini Tostadas

Potato Snackers with Red Pepper Dip

Quick Summer Tomato Soup with Pesto Breadsticks

Roasted Vegetable Salad

Sheet Pan Supper with Broccoli, Spuds, and Maple-Balsamic Chickpeas

Single-Rise Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls

Southwest Spaghetti Casserole

Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Southwest Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese

Southwestern Savory Oatmeal

Spiced Sweet Potato Tacos

Spicy Thai Cabbage and Rice Salad with Sweet Potatoes

Spiralized Daikon and Sweet Potato Noodles with Spicy Korean Tofu

Sweet Potato & Quinoa Mason Jar Salads

Sweet Potato and Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings

Sweet Potato and Veggie Wraps

Sweet Potato Bars

Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas

Sweet Potato Casserole with Herbed Mushroom Stuffing

Sweet Potato Crostini with Avocado Salsa

Sweet Potato Lasagna

Sweet Potato Lasagna (Vegan & Soy-Free!)

Sweet Potato Pizza

Sweet Potato Queso Dip (Dairy-free, Nut-free)

Sweet Potato Shawarma

Sweet Potato Sliders

Sweet Potato Smoothie (that tastes like pie!)

Sweet Potato Steaks with Grilled Salsa

Thai Green Curry Pizza

Thai Red Curry Noodles with Stir-Fried Vegetables

Thai Rice Salad Bowls

The Best Veggie Chili

The Great Purple Sweet Potato Pie

Vegan Coconut Curry (an Easy Weeknight Dinner!)

Vegan Jalapeño Poppers with Savory Sweet Potato Filling

Vegan Rice Casserole with Lentils

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Wheat Berry and Roasted Vegetable Salad with Kale

Sweet Potato Fries (Food Matters)

Southwestern Sweet Potato Wrap

Easy Warm Vegan Curry

Thai Roasted Potatoes

Sweet Potato Chips

Quinoa Veggie Salad

Butternut & Sweet Potato Soup

Protein Buddha Bowl

Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili

Sprout Sandwich

Sweet Potato Buns

Quinoa Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Southwest Sweet Potato Rice Salad

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