Natalie Rizzo is a New York City-based dietitian, the founder of Greenletes and author of 'Planted Performance.'
Sweet potatoes are a healthy staple all year long, but the fall season is really their time to shine. The bright orange spud is tasty and versatile — you can stuff, bake, roast, mash or even microwave them. From autumnal desserts to comfort-food mains, the super starch lends a creamy texture and slight sweetness to our favorite dishes right now. Sweet potatoes are also a well-rounded nutritional powerhouse with plenty of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.
Some fun facts about sweet potatoes Beyond the nutrition facts and health benefits, these little known facts about sweet potatoes are just a few more reasons to add them to your plate. Sweet potatoes are a great pre-workout snack Carbohydrates are the main fuel source for exercise, and sweet potatoes contain a long string of sugar molecules, known as complex carbs. Foods that have complex carbs break down slowly to provide long-lasting energy for exercise.
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