Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable. (Yes, they are a vegetable. A starchy vegetable, but still a vegetable.) They are great in pies and sides alike, and similar to regular potatoes, they can ...

Pairing sweet potatoes with other healthy foods can optimize their benefits, says Barbara Olendzki, an associate professor of population and quantitative health sciences at UMass Chan Medical School.

A 2017 study in the Americal Journal of Clinical Nutrition found frequent consumption of fried potatoes is associated with increased mortality, while the consumption of unfried potatoes is not.

And, of course, a baked potato should be just one part of a healthy, balanced, blood sugar-friendly meal, so it’s important to make the right pairings. Experts suggest adding lean protein ...

The much-loved root vegetable is great for weight management and gut health. Add them to a healthy diet with these 13 easy recipes.

One medium-sized potato has just 110 calories, is fat-free, provides 45 percent of your daily value of vitamin C, and when eaten with the skin, has more potassium than a banana.

How to make an easy baked sweet potato Ingredients 1-2 sweet potatoes, washed and scrubbedSalt and pepper, to taste 1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.