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| By Melanie Wilson Vegetarian Cooking and Lifestyle Expert | ||
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Are potatoes good for you? What about sweet potatoes?
Potatoes are a staple food around the world, and why not? They deliver an energizing dose of complex carbohydrates, protein, potassium, vitamins B6 and C, copper and manganese.
Sweet potatoes weigh in as one of the most nutritious vegetables of all with substantial amounts of vitamins C and B6. Bake them in strips, cube them in soups or mash them up for your daily dose of carotenoids (plant-based antioxidants).
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