Monday, December 2, 2024

Healthy JOYful Meals Series - Delicious Sweet Potatoes

Steamed Sweet Potatoes
You can actually grill, bake, use your turbo oven, boil or steam sweet potatoes. The end goal is to get the insides nicely soft and cooked.

However you end up accomplishing that, scoop out the middle but be careful because these gems will be HOT.

Add your beautiful mush into a baking pan and sprinkle the top with Stevia in the Raw and Nutmeg. Options for the nutmeg include Pumpkin Spice or Cinnamon. If you like add a little sea salt to this mix as well.

Bake for 20 minutes and presto you have a great side dish that has zero added sugar and is not processed or extremely heavy in calories like mac n' cheese.

Options for sweet potatoes are any kind of winter squash.
Try something new like those crazy looking squashes in the store you would of never thought about purchasing, yes those. Try some, they are all sweet, delicious, fun and easy to cook with.

Sweet potatoes offer numerous health benefits for women, including:

  • Fertility Support
    Rich in vitamin A and iron, sweet potatoes can help support fertility. A deficiency in vitamin A has been linked to infertility, so including sweet potatoes in your diet may help optimize reproductive health.

  • Hormone Balance
    The beta-carotene and other essential nutrients in sweet potatoes play a key role in supporting hormone health, helping to maintain a healthy hormonal balance.

  • Gut Health
    With their high fiber content, sweet potatoes aid digestion and promote overall gut health. They also contain antioxidants that encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.

  • Cancer Prevention
    Packed with phytochemicals and antioxidants, sweet potatoes can help reduce the risk of certain cancers by fighting oxidative stress and inflammation.

  • Eye Health
    The polyphenols and anthocyanins in sweet potatoes are powerful compounds that protect and support eye health, reducing the risk of vision problems.

  • Boosting Immunity
    Vitamin A in sweet potatoes plays a crucial role in strengthening the immune system, helping your body fend off infections.

  • Menopausal Support
    Sweet potatoes may help alleviate common menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes, mood swings, and vaginal dryness, thanks to their hormone-balancing nutrients.

In addition to these benefits, sweet potatoes have more fiber and potassium than white potatoes and are lower in calories. Plus, the skin is packed with extra nutrients, so you can enjoy it along with the flesh for added health benefits.

EnJOY,
Renay
xo