The Best Way to Cook Sweet Potatoes

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10 жыл бұрын

How does sweet potato baking compare to boiling and steaming and should we eat the skin?
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@EMSpdx 10 жыл бұрын

Dr. Greger and the studies say boiling, but my tastebuds says baking!

@lillythx 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for all your videos. The world needs more doctors like you!

@PinkAmadeus 5 жыл бұрын

All doctors should be like him.

@josedanielherrera7115 7 жыл бұрын

I could watch this channel all fucking day

@epjlovelife4035 6 жыл бұрын

Jose Daniel Herrera haha me too, Dr. Eric bergs channel as well

@elaabotv2079 3 жыл бұрын

@BergerandLeggman 2 ай бұрын

I do haha

@FrugivoreLaurenx 8 жыл бұрын

Of course my potatoes are in the oven baking while watching this

@naigeelassiter4115 8 жыл бұрын

same here

@monster762 8 жыл бұрын

+Frugivore Lauren Like he said, which ever way will get you to eat the most. So no stress, bake em and enjoy em.

@flowers2312 8 жыл бұрын

same!!! lol

@emanueladavis1885 8 жыл бұрын

+Frugivore Lauren rofl.....you made my day....can't stop laughing.

@FrugivoreLaurenx 8 жыл бұрын

:) Emanuela Davis

@elite1980s 10 жыл бұрын

Goes to show that certain vegetables are best cooked in their own unique way to assure best healthier results. Some even best eaten raw for a better nutritious value.

@_gongster2835 10 жыл бұрын

I love sweet potatoes. The violet ones are my favourite. I normally boil my sweet potatoes whole in order to maximize the nutrient content. Just remember to pierce about 10 times into the sweet potato before boiling. :-D

@AdamIsMyNameO 8 жыл бұрын

Purple sweet potatoes are so good :)

@AA-vn2nq 7 жыл бұрын

Adam where do you buy them? I never seen them :(

@berthadykes8744 7 жыл бұрын

Adam I have never eat purple sweet potatoes I like to make a pie purple sweet potatoes I have never seen them here

@gamingwithade1892 6 жыл бұрын

Adam Waddington I never had or seen the purple ones before

@mirschultz9761 6 жыл бұрын

I love those!

@Johny40Se7en 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try those. If I ever go to Japan where they're cheap and everywhere I'll definitely have some. Here in the UK I consider myself quite lucky to have regular bright orange ones =P Is there a different taste to them or are they just more fluffy when baked or something?

@barbarashirland9078 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for having this KZfaq Channel. It's SO refreshing to hear the research!

@mikel6237 5 жыл бұрын

Just boiled some sweet potatoes in my instant pot. Amazing!!

@evag2726 7 жыл бұрын

You really do learn something new every day- it's not often you hear a vegetable is better for you boiled rather than roasted lol

@john4385 4 жыл бұрын

I microwave them - 4 minutes on reduced power. Crunchy w/ a nice bite. Delicious in salads.

@shadfurman 10 жыл бұрын

Good info! Is this due to the presence of water or mostly the temp control? I usually use water in cooking and baking for temp control.

@seygra20 10 жыл бұрын

Great information. Now do beet root.

@lauracatherineco 10 жыл бұрын

Love sweet potatoes and appreciate these tips!

@rosarebada4777 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to know how microwaved sweet potatoes compare nutritionally and with respect to spiking compared to boiled or baked? Thank you for the good work you do.

@aussieraver7182 2 жыл бұрын

Microwaves irradiate food, so you'll be losing a hefty amount of nutrients. I do not recommend it.

@macrumpton 7 жыл бұрын

Microwaving works great for me, and it is ready in 7 minutes.

@speedtribejp 7 жыл бұрын

Boiling in homemade spiced turmeric curry is the best

@elkiness 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! What about a pressure cooker? Same nutrients as with boiling?

@howardjohnson9110 10 жыл бұрын

I'm making soup right now so I'll add some to my soup. Thanks

@jackass123491 5 жыл бұрын

Here in Hawaii we usually eat the purple ones. I haven't had an orange one in years and I don't think I've ever had yellow. Also if you're from Hawaii and you are craving laulau and you don't mind having salt from time to time, I've found that they are delicious when used in place of the meat.

@kape2377 Жыл бұрын

Interesting, How do you prepare and eat them? Specific dishes? *looking for inspiration*

@jackass123491 Жыл бұрын

@@kape2377 I just cut them up and steam them with some kind of other vegetable. They already have plenty of flavor.

@leftyfourguns Жыл бұрын

The purple potatoes were brought to the island by immigrants from Okinawa, Japan. You’re very lucky to have them so abundantly, they’re pretty expensive and rare in the rest of the US

@turbonbc 6 жыл бұрын

I chop into wedges, massage with a little coconut oil and herbs n spices and bake until crisp at 200'C 25 mins done. Its the tastiest way atleast for me. Its probably healthier at lower temps but takes 2-3x as long. I also like steam them mash :) Pressure cooker is said to retain nutrients better than other cooking methods. Although i think raw is best because you can eat sweet potatoes raw. I blend them up in smoothies to replace carrots sometimes never had a problem.

@szaki 10 жыл бұрын

Microwave for 6 minutes(1-2 large), works good. Unless large amount is cooked, bake it or boil it.

@GrammyGinger 10 жыл бұрын

Interesting...thanks....wonder which is the best way to cook regular potatoes.

@NataschaO 7 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, thank you.

@abiolashutti 3 жыл бұрын

Best videos ever. I could watch them all day.

@silkhead44 10 жыл бұрын

mashed are my favorite with cinnamon and a bit of olive oil and sea salt

@lisanloves 10 жыл бұрын

I like baked potatoes, but one way I could improve the way I cook them would be to steam them a bit first

@vegansaxon3962 3 жыл бұрын

My sister bought me a microwave last Christmas and I just got around to taking it out of the box a few days ago...I'm terrible I know but what great timing because I will be buying some sweet potatoes this weekend

@bgrobbins 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Sweet potatoes are actually great when juiced and taste similar to carrot juice.

@User12357 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this informations !!

@haleenanoland2439 10 жыл бұрын

From a nutritional standpoint, yes, boiling sweet potatoes is good for vitamin A retention, but I bake mine specifically because I can reach vitamin A maximum fairly easily. For me, baking sweet potatoes is the way I can eat a lot of them.

@ryanwillmore927 8 жыл бұрын

I've always steamed mine - I would have thought boiling would be worst than steaming.

@douglassir6602 6 жыл бұрын

Es una gran contribución para todas las personas de habla hispana contar con esta página, hemos leído varios artículos y libros del Dr. Michael Greger y realmente son un valiosisimo aporte, tanto para los Profesionales de la Salud coma para el público en general. Muchas bendiciones con esta hermosa Misión. GRACIAS

@onedecibel2lo 4 жыл бұрын

So, how long do you boil them?

@walterbyrd8380 8 жыл бұрын

What about microwaving? What about pressure cooking?

@emanueladavis1885 8 жыл бұрын

+walter byrd Throw the microwave out the window mate.....lol No nutrients left after microwaving...hehe

@emanueladavis1885 8 жыл бұрын

+UTvols 92 That's your opinion moron, I am entitled to mine.

@emanueladavis1885 8 жыл бұрын

Your facts are wrong....loser

@emanueladavis1885 8 жыл бұрын

+UTvols 92 You need help....seriously dude.....get a life. You need to stop abusing people for a comment made on a youtube channel.....have a good day...

@emanueladavis1885 8 жыл бұрын

+UTvols 92 You FIRST Dipshit...

@GoLeafs03 5 жыл бұрын

For how long do you boil?

@orangeziggy348 Жыл бұрын

This man and his staff are a blessing to humanity.

@roustabout4fun 8 жыл бұрын

Beets me! But always enjoy the info and thinking...I will give it a try.

@destondauncey9884 5 жыл бұрын

I always refrained from boiling for fear of the nutrients leaching into and being tossed out with the water. Is this really something to be concerned about or does the increased bioavailability of these nutrients out-weigh it? Thanks!

@jenrim 5 жыл бұрын

Don't throw out the water, I drink it and have been for decades.

@micah864 8 жыл бұрын

How can I get rid of my Carotanemia?? I have tried restricting my intake of veges high in carotene, but as someone that eats a lot of vegetables this has been almost impossible.

@moritzvonknebel7268 8 жыл бұрын

thank you. same here. please contact me. really need a solution...

@micah864 8 жыл бұрын

Why contact you when I don't have a solution either? Wish I did sorry!

@moritzvonknebel7268 8 жыл бұрын

it's frustrating, people keep pointing it out :(

@AA-vn2nq 7 жыл бұрын

Maddie Davison simply cook the sweet potato and throw the water out. and if the water is still red then bleach the sweet potato so it can be white.... or just eat a white potato and you don't have to worry about that. carotene is a good thing. what study told you otherwise?

@goku445 7 жыл бұрын

why getting rid of a natural protection against sun? huh

@michaelxu9910 7 жыл бұрын

I came here hoping to watch a video on how to boil yams. Started fucking studying chemistry just to understand what this video is saying, but somehow i was still intrigued!

@Coollovelee 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@dammsparaneta4530 7 жыл бұрын

how long to boil? does it lose its nutrients when boiled so long?

@AA-vn2nq 7 жыл бұрын

john harvey valencia boil it until it's cooked to your liking. otherwise eat it raw if you don't mind :). this is how it goes with everything in life. what length of boiling will you enjoy it the most?

@PhilWhelanNow 3 жыл бұрын

Orange ones I prefer sliced 1/2” thick and chargrilled, purple ones are best in Dr Greger’s baked recipe with balsamic date sauce and peas.. less nutrients? Just eat more of the stuff 😜

@winkminer 7 жыл бұрын

Now I know why I had to retire, what would I do? Study Dr. Greger and spread the news with my family, friends & anyone else who will listen. I am amazed & grateful 🙏

@jgree89 8 жыл бұрын

They call those purple ones "Hawaiian sweet potatoes" here in Australia. They are gotdamn delicious and the sweetest vegetable I've ever eaten.

@misskai8158 7 жыл бұрын

Yum!

@walterparris8489 7 жыл бұрын

Jesse Greenwood

@Kaffeinated11 6 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on pressure cooker?

@VeganKebabDoRuky 8 жыл бұрын

What about simmering? It's even lower heat, so theoretically it could be even healthier.

@bernicesmith4126 8 ай бұрын

I often cut thin slices & cook them in a toaster then make toasted sandwich. Very quick no mess

@TVideoupload 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video.

@brandonlasvegas 10 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@kape2377 Жыл бұрын

I have been eating them all winter and spring and noticed I got a lot more tanned that usual when out in the sun this summer, without even sunbathing at all, could that have anything to do with it? Like, favouring the pigmentation or something?

@ferrishadaway1322 6 жыл бұрын

What about steaming, Is it the same as boiling basically?

@lananoreen5522 4 жыл бұрын

Video well done 👍🏽

@nitsan 7 жыл бұрын

awesome

@bennypri Жыл бұрын

The thing with boiling is the sweet potato loses most of its sweetness and it becomes too soft if you're not careful with the timing. Considering that I'm eating lots of them (like 500gr/day), I think I will continue with steaming.

@hl3641 2 жыл бұрын

Go Dr. Greger, thanks for saving years of life’s of viewers

@MarcMallary 10 жыл бұрын

There good raw, tasting kind of like a cross between a carrot and a coconut.

@luizaava876asgard 7 жыл бұрын

but if you keep te skin you will eat not only more antioxidants but more pesticides. does it worth it?

@AA-vn2nq 7 жыл бұрын

luiza duarte if it's organic then you don't have to worry about the skin. there isn't much of a change in price as with organic bananas.

@luizaava876asgard 7 жыл бұрын

A A the problem is that is very hard to find organic sweet potatos where i live

@drzflyest4 7 жыл бұрын

luiza duarte so grow some one plant is not very big and produce a lot

@druidactual 7 жыл бұрын

Name checks out. You have no idea what you are talking about.

@happythoughts9932 6 жыл бұрын

Just wash/scrub and eat the skin. Synthetic pesticides are much less toxic than 'natural' pesticides. Unless you're growing that shit in your backyard, conventional is the way to go. Much more sustainable too.

@0ptimal 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific video.

@patryan6057 10 жыл бұрын

peel....cut up.....use olive oil to coat each piece...garlic powder or garlic salt and pepper....bake for 30minutes at 350 degrees

@nathalie8438 9 жыл бұрын

What is healthier raw or boiled?

@boricuachiko 8 жыл бұрын

+Nathalie De Wit I'm constantly reading that there are toxins within the sweet potato. Not sure how true it is, as I haven't looked up any scientific journals on it, but I'm playing it safe and boiling them. Still healthier than a Big Mac!

@MattN8tvYT 8 жыл бұрын

Finally!..I always wanted a yellow nose!!

@kittyscat8905 4 жыл бұрын

Me too mine always red i feel

@chrisf5053 Жыл бұрын

I microwave mine. Pierce with a fork. Microwave on high for 4 minutes, turn them over and microwave on high 4 more minutes. Done & delicious!

@5.0_life30 6 жыл бұрын

What about steaming??? Is steaming as good as boiling?? Thanks in advance👍🏼

@Smoove_J 3 жыл бұрын

Potatoes are probably too tough for steaming.

@AtEboli 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the same thing. I don't see how steaming could not be just as good as boiling, plus you don't loose as many water soluble nutrients.

@Jester123ish 10 жыл бұрын

More references to Nuking please. Baking and boiling and microwaving are the common options.

@blissfulbaboon 5 жыл бұрын

There is nothing more delicious than a baked potato

@reinux 7 жыл бұрын

How about drying?

@howardjohnson2138 2 жыл бұрын

Nother good one. Thank you

@sedat4151 8 жыл бұрын

OOOOMMMMMM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM NOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@samwilko9927 5 жыл бұрын

What a know-it-all voice!

@ariframli1343 6 жыл бұрын

is it okay to eat the skin if it has some dirt on it?

@HAL-dm1eh 7 жыл бұрын

I'm scratching my head. He mentioned baking and microwaving separately once. Is microwaving not the same as baking? Does that mean it doesn't drain the Vit A like baking? I want to get one a day in by microwaving it (only daily option) and would like further elaboration.

@AA-vn2nq 7 жыл бұрын

David McClelland microwaving is not the same as boiling however if you put water in the microwave and put the sweet potato in the water then the water would boil and cook the sweet potato thus you have a boiled sweet potato. DUCY?

@HAL-dm1eh 7 жыл бұрын

A A That's not a good comparison because microwaving is still microwaving whether you put water around it or not. It's still exciting the hydrogen molecules inside the potato so it's still microwaving.

@rickymetz869 7 жыл бұрын

If you watch the video carefully the graphs have microwaving results - and they are very similar to the boiling results for antioxidants, just slightly worse. Not sure on the cell membrane stuff but microwaving is generally more like boiling than baking no? I believe microwaving is actually on average the best way to cook for antioxidant retention according to a Nutritionfacts video on cooking veges that is more recent.

@HAL-dm1eh 7 жыл бұрын

Ricky Metz I didn't catch that on the graph. Thanks!

@carlostorres8771 8 жыл бұрын

Great video

@alannabayse8685 7 жыл бұрын

Lol when I was a babby I was such a fussy eater that I only ate carrots and I turned orang completely orang !

@tombolo4120 3 жыл бұрын

Today I harvested half our sweet potato bed. Man they're as rosey as they smell. Get diggin....

@FOH333 10 жыл бұрын

Well, I was wrong. Thanks doc

@betsycosmos7786 10 жыл бұрын

WOW, this is news to me! I have always thought boiling leeches out the nutrients so this is a revelation to me. How yummy to make mashed sweet potatoes with some cinnamon. (I'll monitor my consumption of the purple ones 'cause a purple nose would be even more noticeable than an orange nose!!)

@lncerante 6 жыл бұрын

Boiling does reduce nutrients, but baking can break down *some* nutrientes (some fats and antioxidants). This video is only about antioxidants, but boiling makes them lose a lot of potassium.

@renskeconnell8038 Жыл бұрын

LOL..

@leroydonaldson2147 11 ай бұрын

@@renskeconnell803895

@gregmeissner9960 3 жыл бұрын

I microwave them in a bowl with a bit of water, sort of akin to steaming

@kingorbit 7 жыл бұрын

i love sweet potato fries that have been cooked with hot air. I bet that would have the result of baking, but i really dont know.

@nikitaperevoznikov7963 5 жыл бұрын

Was expecting a cooking method and got an in depth scientific review instead haha

@jaredthibodaux6796 5 жыл бұрын

How about a pressure cooker? Higher temperature but much lower cook time.

@janetg1691 2 жыл бұрын

So raw chopped up with skins attached in a smoothy is the very healthiest way to ingest them according to the data, yet no mention of that in your talk.

@ikvangalen6101 2 жыл бұрын

Or steaming…

@peacefulruler1 Жыл бұрын

I microwave my purple yams in 3.5 minutes. Some evoo, nutritional yeast and pink salt…the best thing you ever ate in your entire life.

@MrMasterDebate 3 жыл бұрын

What about pressure cooking ?

@apophisxo4480 6 жыл бұрын

Is acrylamide a carcinogen? I've been imbibing a ton of decaf coffee and 100% cacao chocolate.... :(

@idkwhattoput3744 3 жыл бұрын

Yo so I saw microwaving was a good option, is it better than boiling them

@igspal 5 жыл бұрын

Did Dr. Greger just CONDONE MICROWAVES?!?!?!

@elijaguy 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I didnt have to get this bang on my head every time I open a greger video. TrrrrBOOMtingtingting/ Ruings my health.

@Oasis_Desert_Rose 7 жыл бұрын

Soooo about those peels,,, maybe purée them and add to vegi burgers!!!

@danfalls3858 2 жыл бұрын

I like to cook slices in the Air Fryer.

@byNetak 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting !!

@trueno8663 10 ай бұрын

It's still weird to see orange sweet potatoes. I'm so used to the white ones with the purple skin.

@jakobw135 4 жыл бұрын

Do you drink the water used in boiling the sweet potato? P.S. Where do you find these PURPLE sweet potatoes?

@franciagiebel3481 5 жыл бұрын

I put the sweet potatoes in the😇😇 oven covered with aluminum foil.when l see that the potatoe is not very hard or very soft list l put a little olive oil or coconut l put spi y and cinnamon is delicious

@dlcfilms2022 7 жыл бұрын

And of course I peeled the damn skin off after watching a previous video 🤦🏾‍♂️

@BergerandLeggman 2 ай бұрын

What about raw? With PB. It’s great.

@shawn5235 3 жыл бұрын

Can you get yellow skin if you’re in your early 20s too ? I ate 3 servings of sweet potatoes tonight for this Thanksgiving.

@MarcellaSmithVegan 10 жыл бұрын

What about raw? I love garnet sweet potatoes raw, yummm! How is raw compared to cooked?

@ruig8612 10 жыл бұрын

Raw sweet potatoes are indigestible . Don't fall into the rawfood diet hype

@MarcellaSmithVegan 10 жыл бұрын

Yes, the Raw food diet is fine indeed! I am a Raw Vegan myself :) and a Family Nurse Practitioner.... Raw vegan lifestyle is growing of course there arent as many as there are Vegans in the USA which is over 21 million! But, saying that yams or sweet potatoes have 'never' been eaten raw is very untrue. Eating raw sweet potatoes is quite common among raw foodies. But my question was' how does raw (sweet potatoes) compare to cooked' (in health benefits, the topic of the video). But someone has already pointed out that Raw Sweet Potatoes show the highest in health benefits on the chart in the video, I missed it :) You should try raw Garnet Sweet Potatoes, they are as sweet as candy and my favorite :).

@ruig8612 10 жыл бұрын

Enjoy ur cavities from all the enzyme inhibitors in the raw yams

@tamcon72 10 жыл бұрын

ROCK LIFE Who is uprating this gibberish?!

@tomislav5689 10 жыл бұрын

Marcella Smith 21 million? I wish that was true. According to a 2011 poll conducted by Harris Interactive, about 2.5 percent of Americans are vegan, witch is around 7,5 million. And I don't think that's the real figure ether, its probably less than that, but its rising, so we will get there.