BALTIMORE -- Thanksgiving is almost here, and if you're trying to stay healthy over the holidays, there are some foods you can buy to help in that quest.

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WBAL TV 11 News reporter Donna Hamilton and Mercy Medical Center dietician Linda Yerardi paid a visit to Superfresh grocery story in search of super foods.

Yerardi said sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, and both cranberries and sweet potatoes are good because they're high in antioxidants. She said nuts, such as walnuts, are a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids and are yummy and healthy on top of a sweet potato casserole.

"Pumpkin is another very colorful super food. It's got antioxidants and vitamin A, as well," Yerardi said.

In pie, she said you could put nonfat evaporated milk instead of regular milk.

"That would definitely improve it. I don't know if I will, but it's a thought," Hamilton said.

Yerardi said while turkey isn't always the most healthy -- especially the dark meat -- eating turkey breast is the healthiest part to eat.

She said even dark chocolate is a good buy because it's full of antioxidants.

Yerardi said most of the foods mentioned can be prepared in healthy or non-healthy ways.

Below is a copy of one of Donna's favorite holiday recipes:

My Favorite Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

3 to 4 fat sweet potatoes or yams

4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt, about half a Tablespoon

Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Peel taters and cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch cubes. Put on big roasting pan, toss with olive oil and salt until all potatoes are covered -- use a little more oil if you need it.

Make one layer of potatoes -- they shouldn't be piled on top of each other. Roast for about 40 minutes.

Enjoy! One side will be slightly blackened, which just adds to the color contrast and the deliciousness. If you wanted to get fancy, roast some chopped walnuts and toss on top with some chopped fresh thyme sprigs and a few whole ones for decoration.

You'll love it. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!