Sweet potatoes are just too delicious and nutritious to ignore, from the skin to its edible insides.

Mash, bake, steam, roast or in any way you want it, a sweet potato is one that would not disappoint your taste buds. When it comes to weight loss, this one is on the top list of dieter’s menu because of its many nutritional benefits.

A baked medium sized sweet potato comprises 438% of an average daily value of vitamin A, 37% of vitamin C, and also calcium, potassium, and iron. It’s healthy pack full of nutritional punch with our needed nutrients but will leave you guiltless with only 105 calories! The orange pigment of sweet potato can also be a source of beta- carotene, an anti-oxidant that protects the body from free radicals.

Aside from the traditional cooking, a sweet potato can also be pureed, grilled or can be made for soup or stews. And oh, don’t forgot to include some green leafy veggies such as kale and spinach to boost more nutritious meal for your family.

Though nutritional benefits can be best preserved through steaming and boiling but we have discovered some delicious ways to enjoy sweet potato without compromising our diet. It’s time to tickle your palettes. Indulge your sense on this healthy sweet treats with the twist that will awaken your taste buds: