Story by: Norton Healthcare on September 15, 2016
Calcium is a superhero for your child’s bones, setting them up for a strong, healthy body later in life. And it’s hidden in some surprising places — like sweet potatoes!
Try this recipe for a calcium boost.
<strong>Crispiest Sweet Potato Fries</strong>1 large sweet potato<br /> <span style="line-height: 1.42857;">2 teaspoons olive oil or melted coconut oil<br /> </span><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Salt or favorite fries seasoning to taste</span>Peel and cut the raw sweet potato into ¼-inch slices. Soak in cold water for 45 minutes. Do not skip this step!</p> <p>Heat oven to 400 degrees. Drain the potato slices and toss with the oil.</p> <p>Place on a baking sheet in a single layer. No touching. Bake on the top rack for 15 minutes. Flip over and bake an additional 15 minutes.</p> <p>Salt or season to taste. Let cool to touch and enjoy!</p> <p><strong>Calcium power numbers:</strong></p> <p>Sweet potatoes –68 mg calcium in 1 large sweet potato</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>
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