Have a look around any market in the world and you find sweet potatoes stocked and in plentiful supply. Fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and complex carbohydrates that help lower the risk of disease and cancer.
Packed with beta carotene, sweet potatoes also contain vitamin A, are rich in potassium and one daily serving of sweet potatoes can greatly reduce your risk of heart disease and even cancer. This fat and cholesterol free vegetable is an ideal choice for diabetics as they have a low glycemic index. Although carrots were once considered the best source for beta carotene, the sweet potato has since overtaken it.
Some tips for choosing/ preparing the perfect one:
* They don't store as well as white potatoes, so enjoy them within a week of purchase.
* Choose ones that are firm, with unwrinkled skin and no bruises or soft spots.
* Store them in a cool, dry place in a container that's open to the air.
* Don't refrigerate them raw, or they will develop a hard core in the middle and their flavor will deteriorate.
My Sweet Potato Surprise Recipe:
Ingredients
2 Large sweet potatoes, steamed with skin on and diced
250 g corn kernels
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
70 g peanuts, finely chopped
Method
o in a large bowl mix together lime juice, cilantro, mustard and garlic. then, slowly whisk in the oil and add in the salt and pepper to taste
o toss in the rest of the ingredients except the peanuts, and chill to serve
o sprinkle with peanuts just before serving
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