Heather Barnes thinks the sweetpotato should wear a cape because it's such a nutrition powerhouse. And did you know the proper way to spell sweetpotatoes is without a space between the two words?
Heather is a Marketing Specialist with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. She grew up in the city, but has spent more than 20 years working in agriculture. She is the mom to three boys and her favorite way to eat sweetpotatoes is in muffins. She also asked us to be sure we spelled sweetpotatoes the correct way.
When asked about the biggest misconception around this fall favorite, she highlights throughout the episode:
Listen in for excellent insight from Heather, recipes, and links to help you provide better nutrition insight. Follow Heather at @CarolinaFarmMom.