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Podcast: Salad With a Side of Fries Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss
Episode: Nutrition Nugget: Okinawan Sweet Potatoes
Description: Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Okinawan Sweet Potatoes. You've probably seen these purple beauties in your grocery store, but what’s so “super” about them? With their striking white exterior and vibrant purple interior, these potatoes offer substantial nutritional benefits, from high antioxidant levels to potential longevity benefits. Here's the catch: they also contain a whopping 61 grams of carbs per cup. How can a high-carb food support blood sugar balance? Well, the secret is in the way you prepare them. Jenn breaks down the fascinating science behind these...