Sweet potatoes are known to many as the sweeter version of a plain potato and a staple during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Although potatoes generally tend to have a bad reputation, the sweet potato is a surprising year-round food.
Yes, potatoes are known to have starch and carbohydrates, but this isn’t always a bad thing. Starch is a main type of carbohydrate in your body, and carbohydrates are one of the macronutrients the body uses as a major source of energy.
For many who are plant-based, sweet potatoes are used in a variety of delicious and flavorful meals. Sweet potatoes are eaten as stand-alone dishes as well as fusion meals like curry, or Mexican. Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense. This means they are relatively low in calories and high in nutrients, therefore, they are nutritious and delicious.
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