Nov 6, 2022
Heather Barnes thinks the sweetpotato should wear a cape because it's such a nutrition powerhouse. And did you know the proper way to spell sweetpotatoes is without a space between the two words?
Heather is a Marketing Specialist with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. She grew up in the city, but has spent more than 20 years working in agriculture. She is the mom to three boys and her favorite way to eat sweetpotatoes is in muffins. She also asked us to be sure we spelled sweetpotatoes the correct way.
When asked about the biggest misconception around this fall favorite, she highlights throughout the episode:
- In talking with consumers they often tell me they can't eat sweetpotatoes because they shouldn't have carbs. Sweetpotatoes are a nearly perfect food and fit well in any eating program. My son has Type 1 diabetes and sweetpotatoes are great for him.
- There is no nutritional difference between organic and conventional sweetpotatoes. This is important because sweetpotates are a nutrition powerhouse. Organic produce costs more at the grocery store and it's important for consumers of every income level to know the nutrition is the same.
- Sweetpotatoes and yams are not the same thing.
Listen in for excellent insight from Heather, recipes, and links to help you provide better nutrition insight. Follow Heather at @CarolinaFarmMom.