Recipe of the Day: Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes

Have you heard that orange foods are good for you? It’s because they’re full of beta-carotene, an antioxidant found in foods such as carrots, butternut squash, and sweet potatoes, which have more beta-carotene than almost any other food.

Beta-carotene is good for eye health, and may help blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, and more.  

Sweet potatoes are also filled with vitamin A (we’re talking more than 400% of your daily recommended intake) as well as vitamin C, and many more nutrients. Look at this superfood go!

Today’s recipe is for twice-baked sweet potatoes. With only 5 easy ingredients, it’s incredibly simple to make.

Ingredients: sweet potatoes, Canadian bacon, reduced-fat sour cream, fresh chives, shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

4 Freshly Pressed Juice Recipes to Energize Your Day

Rise and shine! It’s time to energize your day with some freshly pressed juice.

Drinking a brightly-colored glass of juice will give you a natural boost of energy. How could it not with all of those wonderful flavors and does-a-body-good nutrients?

Try drinking one of these freshly pressed juices (below) first thing in the morning (it’s a great way to start the day), and you’ll feel healthier and more energized before you even finish the glass!

Clockwise from top left:

Coconut-Kale-Ginger Juice: All of my favorite ingredients in one juice recipe! The coconut water adds a light sweetness while the kale gives a rich green color and the ginger provides a little zing.

Beet-Apple-Ginger Juice: The color of this juice is incredible! I always feel a little boost when I drink fresh juice made with beets. Thanks to some apples and ginger, this one isn’t too bitter.

Pineapple-Green Apple Juice: There’s nothing better than fresh pineapple, which makes it a great addition to freshly pressed juice. Combined with green apple and a little bit of lemon, this juice won’t disappoint!

Everyday Green Juice: This is my go-to juice recipe. Made with leafy greens, cucumber, celery, apple, and ginger, you can’t do wrong. It’s delicious and nutritious. I drink this juice almost everyday.