Sweet Talking Potato

According to nutritionists at the Center for Science 

in the Public Interest (CSPI), the sweet potato 

ranked number one in nutrition of all vegetables!

The reasons sweet potatoes take first place? Dietary 

fiber, naturally occurring sugars, complex carbohydrates, 

protein, vitamins A and C, iron and calcium.

They contain almost twice the daily recommendation for vitamin A, almost half the daily amount of vitamin C, four 

times the amount of beta carotene. Plus, when eaten with the skin, sweet potatoes have more fiber than oatmeal.  

Baking them in the oven is my favorite way to enjoy them. 

I line the sweet potatoes with parchment paper and add 

a little water instead of oil. Spices like cayenne, basil 

and oregano add a tonne of flavor to this dish.

A key to remember is that oven temps vary greatly

 between manufacturers and countries. Mine is like a 

90-year old man, slow to get going and has to work twice as 

hard to get the job done! So cooking at 400F for 70 minutes

 is necessary, but 375F for 60 min is more realistic for others.

I love my salsas and sauces! I make a simple yet 

delicious dip for my spuds by chopping a few cloves

 of garlic with spoonfuls of any or all the salsas/sauces in

 the fridge. Then add a little water to thin the mixture out.

Sweet potatoes may be a healthy food for Diabetics, as they stabilize blood sugar levels and lower insulin resistance.

 All these benefits with only about 130 to 160 calories!

 Gives good reason to go hog wild on the sweet potatoes ;)

But be careful because eating too many sweet potatoes 

can cause abdominal swelling and indigestion!

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Also, Felicia made my Pumpkin Millet and Espresso Chocolate Chip Muffins that you've gotta check out here!

Questions: Do others tell you that 

you consume too many sweet potatoes? 

If so, you likely have a problem and should seek help!

 Are there any vegetables you eat in excess?