Lunch: Plantation Sweet Potato Salad

Sweet potatoes are packed with important nutrients. Try this flavorful recipe, which puts a twist on traditional potato salad. To cut down even more on calories, try using less mayo when making this recipe.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Cranberries, Honey, Nuts, Walnuts

Health and fertility benefits of Plantation Sweet Potato Salad

Researchers believe that cranberries contain substances that prevent infection-causing bacteria from sticking to the urinary tract walls. However, store-bought cranberry juice is typically all sugar - so make sure to stick with straight cranberries. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are low on the glycemic index. What’s more, they also lower the glycemic index of other foods that you eat in conjunction with these nuts. Any kind of nuts provide a healthy source of fat and a great way to encourage PCOS weight loss.

Ingredients

5 sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Place potatoes in a large saucepan and add just enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat and let boil 12 to 15 minutes, or until fork-tender; drain.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Add sweet potatoes and toss gently until well coated. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

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