These Baked Sweet Potato Fries Have A Genius Gut-Healing Secret Ingredient

Deepa’s Secrets is filled with healthy twists on Indian cuisine, but one of the most genius twists was this take on a healthy staple—sweet potato fries. Double-baking them means you’ll get a super crispy fry (even on leftovers day!), and the seasonings are not only delicious but super healthy. Fennel is an incredibly effective digestive aid, acting as a stomach soother that reduces nausea, gas, bloating, and cramping. It also helps ensure smooth elimination (together with the fiber-filled sweet potato, this may be the most delicious constipation-reliever in existence!). But fennel’s wondrous properties don’t stop there. According to author Deepa Thomas, “fennel seed is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which can help manage heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and arthritis. The taste is similar to anise, but anise and fennel are two different plants in the same botanical family—the fennel plant can be eaten in its entirety.”  

Serves 6