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Food of the Week [Part II]: Serving Up Sweet Potato

Posted February 3, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jessica Hale

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

This week, delicious sweet potato proves itself to be more than just a pretty-colored palate pleaser. Chock full of nutrients, sweet potatoes are a healthy and versatile choice for a side dish or main course.

Sweet potatoes are…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Savory Sweet Potatoes

Posted February 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jessica Hale

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

Sweet potatoes usually make an appearance at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and that may be why they’re often dismissed as less healthy than many other vegetables. But don’t limit your consumption to holiday eating – this delicious and nutritious Food of…

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Which Tuber Is Tops?

Posted November 9, 2007 at 06:00 PM by Jamal Walker

Section: Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Weight Control

As holiday season rolls around and the air gets cooler, root vegetables take a prominent place on many dinner plates - from mashed to roasted to baked, Americans loved their potatoes. But are our favorite vegetable really a good choice for a…

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