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Sweet Potato Health Facts + Recipes

February 9, 2018 by Loriann Cargill Bustos Leave a Comment

The health benefits of sweet potatoes are far greater than you may realize. Once you learn these sweet potato health facts, you’ll be looking for more ways to include them in your diet and we have five incredible recipes just for you!

The health benefits of sweet potatoes are far greater than you may realize. Once you learn these sweet potato health facts, you'll be looking for more ways to include them in your diet and we have five incredible recipes just for you!

Sweet Potato Health Facts

Sweet Potatoes have gained in popularity over the last several years in part because of their wonderful Health Benefits. They are higher in fiber than white potatoes which helps improve digestion when consumed regularly. Fiber also helps with hydration and keeps cells functioning efficiently. Healthful properties such as being rich in beta-carotene along with Vitamin C and B complex vitamins, iron, and phosphorus boost the immune system. Many of these components also make sweet potatoes a highly important food source for managing arthritis.

The health benefits of sweet potatoes are far greater than you may realize. Once you learn these sweet potato health facts, you'll be looking for more ways to include them in your diet and we have five incredible recipes just for you!

Sweet Potato Recipes You’ll Love

  1. Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry – This six-ingredient recipe is ready in about 30 minutes and makes two generous servings; the perfect weeknight meal.
  2. 5-Ingredient Sweet Potato Burgers – A healthier classic to traditional burgers! Watch the video for the complete how-to or print the simple recipe card.
  3. Za’atar Spiced Sweet Potato Falafel – Oil-free and loaded with protein, this healthy vegetarian dish needs to be in your weekly meal plan.
  4.  Chicken Asparagus Sweet Potato Skillet – This healthy dish is full of tender chicken and vegetables. It’s the perfect one-pan dish to satisfy on busy weeknights.
  5. Roasted Duck Sweet Potato Ravioli – This scratch-made recipe is served with a sage cream sauce for a sophisticated pasta dish that’s sure to impress!

We hope you find this information about the Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes useful in your quest for a happier, healthier you, and we know you’ll love all five sweet potato recipes! If you enjoyed this article, be sure to visit our Healthy Food Tips section for more like it. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter so that you never miss a single healthy recipe, and for daily recipe inspiration, like us on Facebook and follow us on Pinterest. Enjoy!

Disclosure: The author of this article is not a trained medical professional, nor a dietician. All of the information in this post is based on research, doctor recommendations, and personal experience.

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