Sweet Potatoes At Their Peak

Fall and winter are the peak seasons for sweet potatoes -- delicious vegetables packed with vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, folic acid and potassium.

A medium-sized sweet potato contains 3 grams of fiber and just 160 calories, making it a good nutritional choice any time of year.

A sweet potato has a dark, orange skin and a vivid orange, sweet inside that cooks to a moist texture. When buying fresh sweet potatoes, choose those that are small to medium in size with smooth, unbruised skins.

Sweet potatoes are best stored in a dry, dark environment at about around 55 degrees Fahrenheit. They will keep for up to three to four weeks.

Enjoy a sweet potato in many of the same ways you would a regular potato: baked; cut into strips and baked for sweet potato fries or mashed with a touch of brown sugar or freshly grated nutmeg.