Tag: Sweet Potato

You always—always—want to wash the skins before cooking or cutting sweet potatoes. It’s never a bad idea to give them a firm scrubbing with a clean vegetable brush, either. Sweet potatoes do grow in the ground, after all, and you don’t want any of that dirt or grit to end up in your finished dish. […]

All cooking methods cause foods to lose some of their nutrients, but the quicker your potato cooks, the more nutrients it will retain. Baking a sweet potato in the microwave preserves far more nutrients (folate, vitamins A and C) than boiling it, for example. What is the healthiest way to cook sweet potatoes? Boiling sweet […]

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, high in fiber, very filling, and delicious. They can be eaten boiled, baked, steamed, or fried. Sweet potatoes are usually orange but also found in other colors, such as white, red, pink, violet, yellow, and purple. Is it healthy to steam sweet potatoes? Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes […]

Boiling may actually retain most of the antioxidant power of sweet potatoes, compared to roasting and steaming. If we compare baking to boiling microscopically, boiling helps thin out the cell walls and gelatinize the starch, which may enhance the bioavailability of nutrients. Is steaming or boiling sweet potatoes better? Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene […]

Baked sweet potatoes are a nutritious and healthy complex carbohydrate that you can enjoy year-round. Both sweet and savory, this top potato pick is packed full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Sweet potatoes can be mashed and served as a side, in casseroles, or sliced and baked for sweet potato fries. What’s the healthiest […]

When feeding your dog a sweet potato, make sure it’s cooked and that the skin is removed; leaving the skin on makes it harder for your dog to digest. You should never feed your dog a raw sweet potato. Not only are they difficult to chew, but they can upset your dog’s stomach and potentially […]

Sweet potatoes Similarly to oats, sweet potatoes stimulate melatonin production and gradually energise your body throughout the course of the night, increasing the duration of your sleep. Easily incorporate them into your diet by replacing white potatoes with the sweet alternative. Why do I feel sleepy after eating potatoes? Reports of potato poisoning state that […]

Research shows that sweet potatoes can lower your LDL “bad” cholesterol, which may lower your odds of heart problems. How do sweet potatoes lower cholesterol? Sweet Potatoes Soluble fiber helps the body excrete cholesterol by binding to bile acids. Sweet potatoes are loaded with soluble fiber, especially the peel—so if you want to maximize its […]

2.5 grams. Fiber helps you have a well-functioning digestive tract and keeps you regular by providing bulk to your stool. Eating your baked potato with the skin will provide 3.3 grams of total fiber or 13 percent DV per 100-gram serving; a cooked sweet potato without the skin has 2.5 grams or 10 percent DV […]

Symptoms of Sweet Potato Vine Poisoning Here are some common symptoms to look out for: Hallucinations. Dilated pupils. Difficulty with swallowing. What are the side effects of eating sweet potatoes? Sweet Potato Side Effect May Lead to Stones. Sweet potatoes have a high oxalate content. Vitamin A Toxicity. They are a rich source of vitamin […]

This dish is as delicious as it looks! Healthy and filling, Chef Marysol Foucault’s creation will make your guests want more. Can I eat sweet potato and eggs together? A delicious and nutritious meal combining egg with vegetable purees. The recipe provides high quality protein, vitamins and minerals from the egg and extra nutrients from […]

Meat – Pork, chicken and beef all taste great alongside sweet potatoes. Fish – Salmon, walleye, halibut, cod and mahi mahi pair well with sweet potatoes. Vegetables – Just about any veggie on the planet accompanies sweet potatoes perfectly. What do sweet potatoes pair well with? Carrot, cauliflower, coconut, corn, endive, garlic, ginger, lime, orange, […]

How to boil sweet potatoes Dice the sweet potatoes in 3/4-inch chunks. Peeling is optional: leave the skin on for added nutrients. Add to a pot and cover with 1 inch water. Bring the water to a boil. Boil 7 to 12 minutes until fork tender. Drain, then use in recipes as desired. Is it […]

They’re also usually eaten as starchy foods. Sweet potatoes, parsnips, swedes and turnips do count towards your 5 A Day because they’re usually eaten in addition to the starchy food part of the meal. Potatoes play an important role in your diet, even if they don’t count towards your 5 A Day. Do sweet potatoes […]

If boiling isn’t the planned cooking method, potassium may still be reduced by slicing or cutting potatoes into small pieces or grating them and soaking them in a large amount of water at room temperature or warmer for greater potassium removal. Can you leach potassium out of sweet potatoes? Sweet potatoes and kidney disease don’t […]

Selecting Sweet Potatoes It is much sweeter and moister than other varieties. Look for potatoes that are small to medium in size, with smooth, unbruised skin. Avoid any with a white stringy “beard,” a sure sign the potato is overmature and probably tough. Are bigger or smaller sweet potatoes better? When buying sweet potatoes, look […]

Roast as usual. You can place sweet potatoes in a cold oven then turn the oven on to give a sweeter potato. Do sweet potatoes get sweeter when cooked? The longer and slower you cook a sweet potato, the more maltose is formed and the sweeter it will taste. Is it better to boil or […]

Adding a small amount of white vinegar and/or fresh lemon juice can be extremely helpful, too. Acids help prohibit the enzyme polyphenol oxidase from activating. You can apply these acidic elements by rubbing the sweet potatoes with them once peeled or cut. Why do my sweet potatoes turn black? One of those phenols, called chlorogenic […]

Sweet Potato Storage It’s best to keep sweet potatoes in a cool, dry area that gets good ventilation, according to the U.S. Sweet Potato Council. You really shouldn’t store sweet potatoes in the fridge if you plan to eat them within a month or so, as refrigeration can cause a hard center and unpleasant-tasting flesh. […]

How to Store Sweet Potatoes. The best way to store your sweet potatoes is in a cool, dry, and dark area, like your pantry or the back corner on your kitchen countertop. Keep them in a bowl or basket so that they’re self-contained, and always thoroughly wash and scrub their skin before you cook them. […]