Sweet Potato Awareness Month

Sweet Potato Awareness Month, observed throughout November, highlights the versatile sweet potato and encourages people to learn more about this nutritious crop. Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C, and they come in varieties with different colors and flavor profiles. They can be baked, steamed, roasted, mashed, sautéed, or used in sweet and savory dishes.

The month also offers an opportunity to clear up a common mix-up: sweet potatoes and yams are different plants. Sweet potatoes belong to the morning glory family and are enlarged roots, while yams belong to a different family and generally have rougher, thicker skin. In the United States, sweet potatoes are often mislabeled as yams in grocery stores and recipes. November’s connection with Thanksgiving and the harvest season makes it a fitting time to spotlight the crop, try it in new dishes, and learn about its role in agriculture and food culture. The origin of Sweet Potato Awareness Month has not been identified.

How to Observe Sweet Potato Awareness Month

Celebrate by buying a sweet potato and preparing it in a new way, such as baking, roasting, steaming, or mashing it. Try a variety with a different skin or flesh color, compare a sweet potato with a yam, or use sweet potatoes in a Thanksgiving dish. You can also learn about their nutritional qualities and share what you discover with friends or family.

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