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Sweet potatoes are a must-have this holiday season because of their overwhelming health benefits and high vitamin content

ROASTED HONEY SWEET POTATOES Preheat oven to 375°. Peel and cut 6 medium sweet potatoes into 1-in. cubes; place in a large bowl. Whisk together ⅓ cup honey, ¼ cup olive oil, 1½ tsp. salt, 1½ tsp. ground cinnamon and ½ tsp. pepper; add to the potatoes and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Roast until tender, 45-50 minutes, stirring once. Makes 12 servings. —Laura Mifsud, Northville, Michigan Weight Loss People trying to watch their diet may shy away from starchy sweet potatoes. However, sweet potatoes contain viscous soluble fiber, which helps slow down digestion by taking on a gel-like consistency in your digestive tract, thus creating a prolonged feeling of fullness and reduced appetite. Sight Savers Sweet potatoes are chock-full of beta-carotene, an organic antioxidant that causes the bright orange color. Once…

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Taste of Home (Digital) - 1 Issue, October/November 2024

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