Carbs are an essential macronutrient that the fitness world loves to hate. However, taking stock of which carbs to eat and when to eat them can make a huge difference in how well you burn body fat and whether you’ll have the energy to accomplish all your fitness and nutrition goals.
Not all carbs are created equal, though, or are ideal in every setting, but sweet potatoes are queen in any clean eater’s kitchen. Thanks to their high fiber content, they won’t spike your blood sugar like a white potato will, yet they’ll hit the spot when you’re craving starchy carbs. Michael Morelli, author of The Sweet Potato Diet, has developed a carb-cycling plan that uses our favorite clean-eating tuber in infinite ways to help you lose weight faster than you thought possible. Since we know how hard it can be to keep your diet fresh from day to day, we tapped him for five mouthwatering ways to eat this carotene-rich veggie for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Dig in!
It’s probably not surprising to learn that sweet potatoes can be incorporated into a number of dishes—frittatas, waffles, and more. But did you know it can work for dessert, too? The natural sweetness of the potato provides a healthy base for these unique brownies.
Sweet potatoes are unique due to their rare combination of flavor, versatility, and nutrition. While we’ve all heard of sweet potato fries, try baking them into wedges, seasoning liberally, and serving for a healthy snack.
Sweet potatoes are far more than a healthy alternative to a sweet potato, they’re a staple in a clean diet. In addition to wisely getting your carbs, one half-cup of them provides 385% (not a typo) of the daily vitamin A requirements.
Try out this unique recipe, and utilize sweet potatoes as a breakfast cheat meal (without the cheating).
