Sweet Potatoes
Why They're Good for Runners: Sweet potatoes contain the always-important carbs and are an excellent source vitamin A, a powerful antioxidant. They're also a good source of vitamin C, potassium, iron.
How to Add Them to Your Diet: As the name says, these potatoes are sweet, so you don't need to do much to make them taste good. Cook them in the microwave, add a pinch of margarine or butter, and you've got a great side for dinner. Or, slice them up into wedges and bake some tasty oven fries.
I love sweet potato fries with a little salt on top. I would have never had them had i never married a southern boy, but now I love them more than regular fries and crave them often. They are not the easiest things to cook since they caramelize easily and fall apart, but done just right, they are delish.
You can fry them but since we are all training for a race I suggest baking them tossed with a little olive oil so they don't stick.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
Line a sheet tray with parchment. In a large bowl toss sweet potatoes with just enough oil to coat. Sprinkle with salt or maybe some cinnamon-sugar. Spread sweet potatoes in single layer on prepared baking sheet, being sure not to overcrowd. Bake until sweet potatoes are tender and golden brown, turning occasionally, about 20 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
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