Hello everyone!!! Sorry I have been neglecting my blogging recently, oh so many things to get accomplished each day, week, month. But here I am and I am bringing you information about the sweet yam that is so similar to the potato.
The yam my friends is an excellent power food. Yams are delicious and possess a sustaining form of slow-releasing carbohydrate. What does this mean to you and me? Well, means that it will provide you with a more sustained form of energy for physical activities. This makes them an ideal carbohydrate for individuals who are diabetic (lower on the glycemic index) and those trying to be healthy and watch their weight.
Yams are high in potassium and low in sodium this helps to regulate our body fluids. Their vitamin C and B6 content and dietary fiber all contribute to good health.
Nutrients: Vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6, C, E, biotin, folate, calcium, idodine, iron. magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium, zinc; fiber; complex carbs.
I don't typically give recipes during these blogs but thought i'd share this yummy veggie stew recipe with you.
Yam Vegetable Stew
2 tbsp. olive oil. 1 onion chopped, 1 clove garlic crushed, 1/2 yam, peeled and chopped (more if you like) 2 carrots peeled and chopped, 1 zucchini, chopped, 2 celery stalks chopped, 1 tsp paprika, 1 1/4 cups veggie or chicken stock, 1 tbsp chopped parsley or basil or cilantro (each makes the stew taste different)
heat the oil in pan and fry onion, add garlic, veggies and paprika stir together for 2 minutes. Add the broth, bring to a boil and simmer, cover for 15 minutes (or until veggies are cooked) add the herbs. Go enjoy this as your main dish or as a side with a lean protein.
Bon Appetit!
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