Sweet potatoes are one of my favorite crops to grow. This healthful food contains high amounts of beta carotene, an antioxidant that may help reduce your risk of developing some types of cancer. According to the Mayo Clinic, sweet potatoes also contain high amounts of potassium and vitamins A, B6, and C, and they’re a great source of fiber.
If you’ve only eaten sweet potatoes from the store or from a can, you’re missing out! Homegrown sweet potatoes are much better — crisp, delicious, and amazingly sweet. You can use them in place of less-healthful white potatoes for frying and mashing. You can also bake them into pies, casseroles, and more.
The Deets on Sweets
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