Here's something that'll make you go wow: sweet potatoes are not actually potatoes! They belong to the morning glory family and are native to the Americas. And, fun fact: the world's largest sweet potato producer is China - who knew?
In some parts of the world, sweet potatoes are a staple food, and people eat them for every meal. In fact, in Japan, there's a popular dish called Daigaku Imo, which is basically candied sweet potatoes - sounds like a dream come true to me!
Now, I know what you're thinking: what about the calories? Well, let's put it this way: one medium-sized sweet potato contains around 100 calories. That's like, a tiny drop in the ocean compared to other foods.
