Sweet Potato Health: Glycemic Index, Diets & Kidney Risks

Sweet potatoes are a complex carb staple, but are they safe for renal diets? Compare the nutritional value of purple sweet potatoes and yams, and learn if this root vegetable helps with bloating or lowering cholesterol.

What Nutrients Are in the Skins of Sweet Potatoes?

Published Sep,06 2011 | By Ireland Wolfe

Sweet potatoes are one of the healthiest foods known and are ranked as the top nutritional vegetable by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. The skins of sweet potatoes contain a number of additional nutrients, so it is beneficial to eat your sweet potato with the skin.