Sweet Potato Casserole- Would Jaime Eat It? The GOOD: Sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving may be the only time some of us eat sweet potatoes during the year. However, sweet potatoes are very nutrients dense, containing good sources of fiber, Vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as potassium. Its also fairly low in calories with 180 kcal per 1 cup. The BAD: The sweet potato in the casserole is where the GOOD ends. Now comes the loads of butter, sugar, and flour. And, shortly thereafter comes the food coma. We may assume the sweet potato casserole is a healthier option. After all, it has sweet potatoes in it. But, in reality, this is negated by the other ingredients. The VERDICT: As tasty as it is, Im going to pass. One cup of sweet potato contains 180 calories versus one cup of sweet potato casserole containing 520 calories. If you want your cake and eat it too, the link below will lead you to a much better Sweet Potato Casserole recipe. Eat well and HAPPY THANKSGIVING from Functional Elements! popsugar/fitness/Healthy-Sweet-Potato-Casserole-Recipe-25911337
Posted on: Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:33:23 +0000
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