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April Add some “spring” to your Step

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April 1st is National Tater Day! Celebrate with one of our favorite 52 ways to use sweet potatoes! ncsweetpotatoes.com/52-ways-to love-sweet-potatoes/

Talking Points y As we say goodbye to winter and start to welcome spring and “World Health Day,” now is a great time to check out your local farmer’s market or grocery store and stock up on in-season produce options. Spring can be a great time to “spring clean” your diet and the environment, and load up on fresh produce as we prepare for warmer weather. y This month, focus on adding color to your meals to increase your nutrient content. Some examples include adding diced sweetpotatoes to a green salad for a pop of color and extra vitamins and minerals, or topping your sweetpotato toast with yogurt and colorful fruits. y Did you know sweetpotatoes are an excellent option both before and after a workout? With complex carbohydrates that provide sustained energy and antioxidants that help with the muscle repair process, sweetpotatoes will help your endurance and recovery. A great pre- or post- run snack option are these Sweetpotato Energy Cookies found at ncsweetpotatoes. com/recipe/sweet-potato-energy-cookies/ y Did you know sweetpotatoes can be a great addition to your sandwich? Sliced sweetpotatoes are a plant-based superstar, adding in fiber, potassium, and Vitamins A and C. April is National Grilled Cheese Month, and one of our favorite additions to a grilled cheese sandwich is grilled sweet- potatoes. Resources: 1. Kim, J., & Lee, J. (2014). A review of nutritional intervention on delayed onset muscle soreness. Part I. Journal of exercise rehabili tation, 10(6), 349–356. https://doi.org/10.12965/jer.140179 2. Powers SK, Jackson MJ (2008). Exercise-induced oxidative stress: cellular mechanisms and impact on muscle force production. Physiol Rev, 88:1243–76. doi: 10.1152/physrev.00031.2007 3. Thomas DT, Erdman KA, Burke LM (2016). Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American College of Sports Medicine, and Dietitians of Canada. Position of the American Dietetic Asso ciation, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine: Nutrition and Athletic Performance. J Acad Nutr Diet, 116(3):501528. Doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2015.12.006

DYK April is National BLT Sandwich Month? We’ll be celebrating with these Sweetpotato BLT Bites all month long! ncsweetpotatoes.com/recipe/sweet-potato-blt-bites/ #recipe #nationalBLTsandwichmonth #BLTrecipes

April is National BLT Sandwich Month. Swap out your sandwich for these cute, mini sweet potato BLT Bites, that are ready in 25 minutes. ncsweetpotatoes.com/recipe/sweet-potato

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Did you know sweetpotatoes are a great food for running and endurance exercise? The carbohydrates in sweet potatoes help provide glucose for the working muscles, which translate to quick fuel and energy. Sweetpotatoes also offer Vitamin C, an antioxidant that helps with immunity and muscle recovery 1 . After a hard workout, include them in your smoothie, your pasta bowl, or your sandwich! Sweet potatoes are as versatile as they come.

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