Sweet Potato Benefits | Recipes

The lovely sweet potato has more benefits than just being delicious! They are not often thought of in the ways of being healthy for you, but they are FULL of all of the good things you need in a balanced diet. So, maybe it is time that we get more of this vegetable into our meals.

This link gives you 9 health benefits of the sweet potato. It is pretty amazing that one vegetable can do so much for us. As with other potatoes, you should eat the skins. They are very good for you.

 http://www.care2.com/greenliving/9-reasons-to-love-sweet-potatoes.html?page=1

We love sweet potato fries in my home. Here is a recipe with variations that will suit anyone. Delish!!!

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/sweet-potato-fries-three-ways.html

This one is so good! Spicy patties.

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/spicy-sweet-potato-patties-recipe.html

Another site with great health benefit information:

http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/7-health-benefits-of-sweet-potatoes.html 

 Ok. This should be enough to get you started on some different ways to use sweet potatoes. Get these incorporated into your eating lifestyle and get healthier!

Some Suggested Reading:

• The Sweet Potato Lover's Cookbook: More than 100 ways to enjoy one of the world's healthiest foods
• Sweet Potato Power: Smart Carbs; Paleo and Personalized
• The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, 2nd Edition
• The New Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (Sunset Western Garden Book 

Supplies:

• KitchenAid KSM75WH Classic Plus Tilt-Head 4-1/2-Quart Stand Mixer, White