Serving Size: 1 large potato
Sweet potatoes keep our eyes and skin healthy, protect us against infection, and help us absorb iron from food, which is important for our blood cells. This meal also contains fiber (which helps keep our hearts healthy and can reduce constipation) and potassium (helps keep our muscles healthy and can help reduce high blood pressure). Additionally, it is low in sodium which our bodies don’t need much of, but we tend to get a lot in packaged/processed foods. Diets high in sodium can be at risk for high blood pressure which is unhealthy for our heart. Low sodium foods have under 140mg of sodium in a serving. It’s recommended for most people to get under 2300mg in a day total.
An easy last-minute meal and a great way to include leftovers. Throw in what you have on hand: meat, beans, vegetables (fresh, canned or frozen), plain yogurt and more! Sweet potatoes can be prepared in the oven or microwave. Check out the produce index for additional information!