Spencer Sweet Potato

Hello. I'm Spencer Sweet Potato. I'm from the South; I dig rhythm and blues music. I love listening to music, but I also like playing it, too! I play my saxophone every day and have fun playing the Jammin' Healthy Songs.

Even though I'm a sweet potato, sometimes I'm called a "yam." But, that's just not right. There are BIG differences between sweet potatoes and yams.

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious than yams. Did you know that sweet potatoes are one of the most nutritious, delicious and versatile vegetables around? Hey, man, eating sweet potatoes will never give you blues 'cause they're so good for you. Their orange color tells you they contain a lot of Vitamin A. In fact, sweet potatoes have more Vitamin A than any other vegetable. Dig that! They're also rich in Vitamin C and are a good source of fiber. Just one medium sweet potato counts as one of your daily servings.

Did you know that sweet potato tastes great raw? Just peel, then cut into strips and eat raw as a snack! You'll be surprised about how sweet and juicy they are. Try some today! Sweet potatoes also are delicious when baked, broiled, steamed or microwaved. Any way you choose, eat a sweet potato once a week!