This roasted sweet potato and bell pepper recipe is delicious and heart-healthy. Plus, it’s skin-friendly too. Good news if you’re prone to skin allergies like Eczema or Psoriasis.

Best of all, it’s alkaline and rich in antioxidants, making it nutritious and great for gut health also.

It’s a speedy recipe that’s easy to meal prep and quick to prep after work for dinner. You can add other alkaline vegetables if you like. The idea is to keep it skin-healthy and heart-healthy.

Roasted vegetables are a great standalone dish in itself, so give that a go when you don’t feel like having animal-sourced protein.

For this roasted sweet potato and bell pepper recipe, get the versatile Pesto recipe here. Take note of its abundant anti-inflammatory benefits listed in the article.

What is alkaline or alkalizing?

Alkaline refers to a state of reduced acidity (in the body) and ‘alkalizing’ refers to where a substance can reduce or eradicate acidity. In scientific terms, it refers to having an alkali of more than 7.

I always recommend eating peeled potatoes – even sweet potatoes.

The skins contain natural chemicals and fertilizer chemical residue that can cause allergic reactions.

I used to love crispy roasted skin on potatoes. Now I keep the risk of inflammation reduced as much as possible. By using recipes like garlic mash, dips, and potato cakes instead, peeled potato dishes can be made more tasty and interesting.

Potatoes are high in Vitamin C and contain Alpha-lipoic acid which is said to destroy free radicals and reduce inflammation.

It’s also a good source of Magnesium which is an excellent supplement to help with sleep and reduce anxiety. Rest and a reduction or absence of anxiety are crucial factors in helping to suppress itchiness and as a result the inflammatory effects of a flare-up.