{"id":577,"date":"2009-10-17T17:03:37","date_gmt":"2009-10-17T17:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/2009\/10\/the-sweetest-day-sweet-potato-1.html"},"modified":"2009-10-17T17:03:37","modified_gmt":"2009-10-17T17:03:37","slug":"the-sweetest-day-sweet-potato-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2009\/10\/the-sweetest-day-sweet-potato-1.html","title":{"rendered":"The Sweetest Day: Sweet Potato Steaks"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve got some shocking and sweet news for you!<\/strong>: Sweet potatoes do not belong to the potato family.
\nThe sweet potato is a relative of the Morning Glory (Ipomoea Batatas)<\/em>, and its nutritional makeup is quite different than the white potato.
\nThe sweet potato – a powerhouse of nutrients rich in anti-oxidants – is a first-rate provider of vitamin A and beta-carotene. The sweet potato contains significant amounts of vitamins C and E, is a great source of potassium, is fat and cholesterol free and high in fiber. The sweet potato has a low glycemic index which helps maintain steady blood glucose levels. This overlooked vegetable protects against heart disease, stroke, cancer and delays the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
\nIn 1992, the Center for Science in the Public Interest rated the nutritional value of vegetables. The sweet potato, a simple root vegetable, was rated the most nutritious of all.<\/p>\n

Nutritional Facts:
\nOne Medium-Sized
\nSweet Potato
\nCalories 117
\nProtein Gms. 2
\nCarbs Gms. 28
\nSod Mgs. 11
\nCalcium: 31.9 mg
\nMagnesium: 22.8 mg
\nPhosphorous : 62.7 mg
\nPotassium: 396.7 mg
\nCholesterol: 0.0 mg
\nFiber Gms. 3
\nFat Gms. 0.1
\nSat Fat Gms. 0.0
\nChol Mgs. 0
\n% Fat Cal. 1%<\/div>\n

Sweet potatoes are a great complement to any type of meat, poultry or fish. Add chunks of sweet potatoes to soups, stews or even chili. Peel or grate raw sweet potatoes into salads. My personal favorite: Start the day with a baked (or microwaved) sweet potato. Top it with low-fat plain yogurt and a little drizzle of honey.
\nDo not put sweet potatoes in your refrigerator unless they have first been cooked. They will quickly spoil. Best to keep them at room temperature. Coldness and wetness turn the sugars in sweet potatoes and change the taste. Plan on using within one week’s time.
\nSweet Potato Steaks<\/strong>
\nIngredients:<\/strong>
\n4 medium Sweet Potatoes
\nInstructions:<\/strong>
\nSlice Sweet Potatoes lengthwise into 1\/4 inch steaks!
\nBrush with your favorite steak sauce. Let it sit for a bit.
\nPlace on grill or broil. Turn once. When tender and soft eat it! YUM.
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