Sweet Potato
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maria_antoinette
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Gotta love this superfood! I eat this everyday...usually 1/2 this amount.. but today POST workout.. i thought i would go for gold..
According to the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, 1 cup of peeled, boiled, mashed sweet potato contains about 250 calories, 58 g carbohydrates, 89 mg sodium, 4.5 g protein and 8 g fiber.
Sweet potatoes are excellent sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and other nutrients.
One cup of plain mashed sweet potato boasts almost 40,000 mcg of beta carotene, the powerful antioxidant that the Mayo Clinic suggests may promote healthy cell growth and reduce the risk of vision problems, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other conditions. Of that amount, 2,581 mcg is vitamin A or retinol, essential for eye health. One cup also contains 42 mg of vitamin C, crucial for healthy muscle, skin and bones; and 89 mg calcium for strong bones and teeth.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/268713-nutritional-facts-on-mashed-sweet-potatoes/
According to the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, 1 cup of peeled, boiled, mashed sweet potato contains about 250 calories, 58 g carbohydrates, 89 mg sodium, 4.5 g protein and 8 g fiber.
Sweet potatoes are excellent sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and other nutrients.
One cup of plain mashed sweet potato boasts almost 40,000 mcg of beta carotene, the powerful antioxidant that the Mayo Clinic suggests may promote healthy cell growth and reduce the risk of vision problems, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other conditions. Of that amount, 2,581 mcg is vitamin A or retinol, essential for eye health. One cup also contains 42 mg of vitamin C, crucial for healthy muscle, skin and bones; and 89 mg calcium for strong bones and teeth.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/268713-nutritional-facts-on-mashed-sweet-potatoes/
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