10 Healthy Superfoods to Include on Your Holiday Table

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8) Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes contain high levels of vitamins A, B5, B6, carotenoids, niacin, riboflavin, manganese and potassium.

Vitamin A may help to prevent cancer, and is beneficial to eye health. Vitamin A can hinder sun damage.

Vitamin B6 can help reduce homocysteine. Vitamins C and E support healthy skin and collagen production.

The beta-carotene in sweet potatoes may decrease breast cancer risk in women before menopause, and ovarian cancer risk after menopause. Their fiber content helps to support digestive tract health and good digestion.

Manganese helps regulate metabolism of carbohydrates and blood sugar levels, and maybe even your appetite.

Potassium is important for heart health and a regular heartbeat and keeping blood pressure nice and low.

Sweet potatoes are low on the glycemic index, which means sugar moves slowly into the bloodstream. They contain no fat, and small amounts of sodium.

Source:

Sweet Potatoes: Health Benefits, Risks & Nutrition Facts
http://www.livescience.com/46016-sweet-potato-nutrition.html

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Yes, you can face the holiday season armed with the knowledge that festive meals and snacks don't have to be glorified junk food that pack on the pounds. And eating healthy doesn't have to be boring or unpleasant.

Your celebrations can be tasty, uplifting and delicious. Pile these superfoods on your holiday table, and let the good times roll.