Originally published November 7 2005
New research suggests sweet potatoes are a great source of nutrition
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The American Institute for Cancer Research claims that fresh sweet potatoes have a greater amount of beta-carotene than carrots and more vitamin C than tomatoes.
Louisiana sweet potatoes are a nutritional bargain.
They are rich in flavor and natural sweetness and packed with immune system boosting beta-carotene, the chemical that gives the sweet potato its deep orange color.
According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, fresh sweet potatoes have more beta-carotene than carrots and more vitamin C than tomatoes.
Not just a holiday side, sweet potatoes are great to serve throughout the year, but they particularly pair well with fall fare, such as pork roasts, turkey, duck and Cornish hens.
Every family has its favorite recipe for brown-sugar-and-pecan or marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole.
The Advocate food staff tweaked a couple of those oldie but goodie recipes for readers to try and also tested a less rich sweet potato and apple casserole that would also taste good with a bowl of spicy chicken and sausage gumbo.
Above are more recipes for the sweet potato dishes we liked best.
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