10/15/2026
Yall asked about how I make my sweet potatoes and why so lemme tell ya. Trust me it’s so good!!
Supper tonight from the called! One of our faves!! Fun fact!!
Key Health Benefits of Sweet Potato Skin
• High Fiber Content: The peel contains a large share of the vegetable's total fiber. Fiber supports digestion, feeds beneficial gut bacteria, helps regulate blood sugar, and lowers LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
• Abundant Antioxidants: Antioxidants like beta-carotene (which the body turns into vitamin A), vitamins C and E, and anthocyanins (in purple varieties) are heavily concentrated in and just below the skin. These compounds fight cellular damage and reduce chronic inflammation.
• Essential Minerals: Keeping the skin on boosts your intake of potassium, manganese, magnesium, and iron compared to eating peeled sweet potatoes.
• Better Nutrition Retention: Peeling a sweet potato can strip away up to 64% of its fiber. Leaving the skin on preserves maximum nutrients.
