When you are feeling low and longing for a sweet treat, sweet potatoes can give your mood a healthy lift. They provide all the comfort of sweetness and carbohydrates and are good for you too.
Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients that can help lift your spirits and are also rich in iron, so can offset any iron deficiency that may have built up over time. Low iron levels can cause fatigue and lack of energy. Sweet potatoes are also a good source of Vitamin B6, a vitamin which can help alleviate PMS and food cravings, as well as helping to relieve depression. Sweet potatoes are also known to keep blood sugar levels stable, which reduces mood swings.
All this from the humble sweet potato! Stock up today and use sweet potatoes for roasting, baking or mashing in place of white potatoes for a healthy change.
