November 22, 2021
Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes are crispy and flavorful with a sweet brown sugar lactose-free butter sauce! The perfect side dish to any meal.
What is C. diff?
The holidays are a wonderful time for many but for those living with an illness, it can be a tough time. Today, I want to share my knowledge about an infection that was common when I was working as a dietitian in a nursing home for 8 years. I worked with a lot of patients with C. diff or Clostridioides difficile, which is a common and contagious infection that anyone can get. While C. diff can affect anyone, people who are at higher risk for getting it include those who have taken antibiotics, those who have been hospitalized or in a long-term care facility, have a weakened immune system, or are 65+. Ferring Microbiome has tons of information available to learn more about C. diff.
The Importance of the Gut Microbiome
What to Eat (and not eat) if You Have C. diff
-People with C. diff often lose their appetite or get worried that eating will trigger their symptoms. Good nutrition is very important for recovery. Proper nutrition can help you regain strength and rebuild gut health.
-Stay hydrated- drink plenty of fluids, especially water, to avoid dehydration
-While you are not feeling well, have basic foods like bananas, rice, potatoes, oatmeal, soup, etc.
-Avoid milk and milk products (sour cream, ice cream, etc.) except for yogurt
-Eat a diet high in fiber after feeling better from C. diff. Focus especially on foods with soluble fiber such as oatmeal, avocado, peeled pears, and cooked carrots.
-Avoid raw vegetables while you are not feeling well. You can safely enjoy cooked veggies such as in soups.
-Avoid caffeine as it can cause digestive issues. You can drink herbal tea if that does not bother you.
-Skip the greasy and spicy foods while recovering.
-Eat foods rich in probiotics or take a probiotic supplement- yogurt, sauerkraut, kombucha
-Ask your doctor or registered dietitian what you can eat when you have C. diff.
Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Brown Sugar Roasted Sweet Potatoes
INGREDIENTS
- 3 large sweet potatoes, chopped into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup butter (or vegan butter)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- On a large sheet pan, toss sweet potatoes with olive oil. Roast for 15 minutes, flip sweet potatoes and roast for another 15 minutes until cubes are soft on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside.
- In a small saucepan on low heat, melt butter and brown sugar stirring continuously. Add in cinnamon and salt and stir.
- Pour brown sugar and butter mixture over roasted sweet potatoes.
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I have a sweet tooth so this is appealing to me. Thanks for sharing gut health with this recipe. It's a breath of fresh air. This should be included to my list of muscle meals.
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