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Root vegetable
The sweet potato or sweetpotato is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the bindweed or morning glory family, Convolvulaceae.
Protein:
2g
Carbohydrates:
26g
Fat:
0.1g
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Calories:
112
Vitamin C:
5%
Saturated Fat:
0g
Magnesium:
8%
Sodium:
71 mg
Sugar:
5g
Calcium:
3%
Vitamin B-6:
15%
Potassium:
438 mg
Dietary Fiber:
3.9g
Vitamin A:
368%
Iron:
4%
Cobalamin:
0%
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Vitamin D:
0%
Facts
Sweet potato is high in vitamin A
Sweet potato has a large amount of potassium
Sweet potato can increase an individual's fertility
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Recipes
How to Prepare & Cook
Sweet Potato
Wash the potato in cold water for 30 seconds
Peel the potato skin with a peeler until all of the skin is removed.
Cut the potato into bitesize chunks, or however you like them.
Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees and wrap a roasting tin in kitchen foil.
Once the oven is pre-heated, add the sweet potatoes to the roasting tin and add a teaspoon of oil over the top.
Season the sweet potato with salt and pepper, maybe some lemon zest?
Place the roasting tin in the oven, cook for 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven, serve and enjoy!
Macros
Dietary Requirements
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Benefits & Drawbacks of Eating
Sweet Potato
Benefits
Drawbacks
Sweet potato can improve the mood due to the potassium content.
Sweet potato is a powerhouse for nutrition
Sweet potato actually improves your memory capabilities.
Sweet potato is a carb which means it shouldn't be consumed too late in the day if you're trying to lose weight.
People who are sensitive to potassium should consume sweet potato in moderation.