Sweet potatoes can be deceptive. Their rich flavor and sweet taste belie the nutritional benefits they have to offer. Here’s some of the many great health benefits of the humble tuber:

Superior Fiber content

The high fiber content gives sweet potato a “slow burning” quality. This basically means their caloric energy is used more slowly and efficiently than a low-fiber carbohydrate.

Heart-Healthy

Vitamin B6 helps keep the walls of the important blood passageways (arteries) flexible and healthy which allows blood to flow freely.

Rich in Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A)

Vitamin A is useful in the prevention of several different types of cancer as it is one of the most potent antioxidants, naturally!

A great source of manganese

Manganese is a pivotal component in the metabolism of carbohydrates which helps support healthy blood sugar levels. Sweet potatoes…yes!

Rich in Vitamins C and E

Both vitamins C and E also play a huge role in the health and beauty of your skin and hair, making them popular supplements.

Low Glycemic Index

Diabetics can eat sweet potatoes without worry as these tubers have a low glycemic index. The glycemic index of a food reflects the food’s effects on a person’s blood glucose level. Fast glucose absorption, a rise in blood sugar and its resulting dive happens with high-glycemic foods and is not desirable.

Sources:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/999.html

Sweet Potato Pecan Bread Recipe

Fragrant with sweet potatoes and pecans, this moist loaf makes a great beginning or ending to any meal any day.

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All The Goodness in Sweet Potato

Perfect texture of a spiced cake with sweet potato amking it more substantial. Every bite of the pecan nut is heavenly. Perfect as a breakfast or snack.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Modern

Keyword Gluten Free, Soy Free

Ingredients

4 tsp ground flaxseeds soaked in ½ cup water
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3 ½ cups flour
2 1/3 cups sugar
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup oil
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

The loaf is yummy on its own but is you wish to enhance the loaf here’s the drizzle glaze recipe:

1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tbsp corn flour soaked in 3 tbsp water
2 tsp coconut oil
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350. Combine the sugar, water, oil, flax seed paste, and sweet potatoes mix good.
Mix all the drizzle recipe and stir together until thoroughly blended and drizzle onto cooled loaf.