Can I use sweet potatoes in my juicer?

by Gina
(CT)

Sweet potato smoothie

I just got my juicer today, and have heard many different stories about the benefits or dangers of eating raw sweet potatoes. What would you suggest?

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From Sara:

Raw sweet potatoes are not suitable to be eaten by itself. It is also not suitable for juicing. You can steam it and eat it. Its fiber promotes a healthy digestive tract.

Or make a glass of nutritious smoothie:

The skin is the most nutritious part of sweet potatoes, so give it a good scrub with a vegetable brush, do not peel. Cut your sweet potatoes into cubes, steam them for about 15-20 minutes and cool. Put them into a blender with a cup of soy/almond milk, raw honey to taste and 1-2 tbsp of flaxseed oil. Blend at high speed till smooth or until you get the consistency you want. Serve immediately.

Please read more about the health benefits of sweet potatoes here.