Packed with nutrients

Earthbound Farm Organic Jewel and Garnet Yams (sweet potatoes) are an excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese, and a good source of vitamin B6, potassium, fiber, pantothenic acid, copper  and niacin. This bright orange vegetable gets its color from an antioxidant called beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A when needed. As part of a healthy diet, beta-carotene may play a role in reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases. Sweet potatoes are also a rich source of another class of antioxidants called polyphenols that have been linked to potential health benefits.

To maximize your nutrient intake, try eating sweet potatoes with other produce that contains iron, such as spinach; the vitamin C found in sweet potatoes helps the body absorb plant-based iron. 

Why choose organic sweet potatoes?

Potatoes are #9 on the Environmental Working Group’s “Dirty Dozen” list, produce that’s been found to carry the most pesticide residues when grown conventionally. You can lower your dietary exposure to pesticides substantially by avoiding the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables, and choosing organic for those items instead.

At Earthbound Farm, we grow our organic sweet potatoes without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, using sustainable farming methods that protect the environment and help keep pesticides out of our soil, air, water and food supply. We believe that produce has more flavor when grown organically because of the health and vitality of the soil — and this is especially true of tubers like sweet potatoes, which grow beneath the soil’s surface.

WhatsOnMyFood.org from the Pesticide Action Network shows you searchable results for vegetables like sweet potatoes and a wide range of other organic and conventional foods. It’s an easy-to-use and empowering tool for learning about pesticide residues and their health effects for all of us.