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