Sweet potatoes are a highly nutritious food. While many are concerned it might be too many carbs to consume, sweet potatoes provide a form of complex carbs that provides a sustained and stable energy throughout the day. The beautiful orange color is a sign of its antioxidant potential and its ability to help support and maintain a healthy immune system. It’s high in beta-carotene, potassium, good gut promoting fiber, and a number of other antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.