A Kansas State University researcher is studying the potential health benefits of a specially bred purple sweet potato because its dominant purple color results in an increased amount of anti-cancer ...

You might only eat this veggie at Thanksgiving, but sweet potatoes are full of nutrients that make them worth having all year long. The truth is they're not potatoes. They are naturally sweet roots in ...

Sweet potatoes contain important nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. They’re also rich in an antioxidant called beta carotene, which is very effective at raising blood levels of vitamin A.

Low-carb diets are a popular way to limit calories and lose weight. Sweet potatoes have carbohydrates, but you can still find a place for them on your plate and benefit from their nutrients. Simple ...

Sweet potatoes pack the unique health benefits of regular potatoes with a little something extra. “In general, the more color you can add into your diet coming from fruits and vegetables, the better,” ...

The sweet potato is versatile and can be eaten as a healthy snack or added to dishes, like soups and casseroles, in bread recipes and even smoothies. But it's also misunderstood. Myth: A sweet potato ...

Purple sweet potatoes have high contents of anthocyanin, and anthocyanins have been epidemiologically associated with a reduced cancer risk. A Kansas State University researcher is studying the ...