I like sweet potatoes but until recently I did not know it has so many health benefits to it also. So I started to stock sweet potatoes whenever I find them and they also have a good shelf life like potatoes. These are very easy to cook and can be a satisfying evening snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 3-4 sweet potatoes
- ¼ cup- coconut flakes(dry or fresh)
- 3-4 tsp- sugar
Directions
- Cut the sweet potatoes into 2-3 big pieces.
- Bake it at 400 degeress F for 20-25 minutes or cook them in pressure cooker for 1 min , making sure it is not placed inside water else the potatoes gets soggy.(use steamer).
- Remove the outer layer of the sweet potatoes once it is cooked
- Smash it with a fork and plate it in serving bowls.
- Sprinkle the coconut flakes and the sugar and its ready to eat.
Health benefits of Sweet potatoes
- As an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, sweet potatoes have healing properties as an
antioxidant food. Both beta-carotene and vitamin C are very powerful antioxidants that work in the body to eliminate free radicals. - Sweet potato contain unique root storage proteins that have been observed to have significant antioxidant capacities.
- Snacking on sweet potatoes can help your skin stay clear ,healthier , smooth and young-looking skin .
- This starchy vegetable has bulk to keep your tummy full for hours and also high in fiber.
- Sweet potatoes contain carotene that appear to help stabilize blood sugar levels and lower insulin resistance, making cells more responsive to insulin. This can ultimately help with your metabolism.
- It may also boost your immune system, preventing you from getting sick from colds and other infections this winter.
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