Come on, you sweet fat! ? Nine facts about the orange trend tuber
Can one develop cravings for vegetables? Until the sweet potato invasion (where did it come from?) We thought: not in life. Today we know better. The perfect extra is yes that the old tuber is still really healthy. Okay, maybe not necessarily in the favorite version as chips or fries. But under the fat lies a treasure of good ingredients. As with us?
Fact 1:
Up to 90 percent of Papua New Guinea Highlanders in Indonesia feed on sweet potato, here called "Batate". Almost everything is in it, what you need to live: All vitamins except for vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Fact 2:
The sweet potato was painted by Neanderthals, really true. Peruvian cave paintings showing the tuber are already 10,000 years old. So have a few years on the hump, the sweet fat? just like us.
Fact 3:
The sweet potato probably came to Europe in 1492. Christopher Columbus had the tuber in his luggage. Whether children will probably learn this day in class?
Fact 4:
The sweet potato comes in third place on the World Food Harvest Ranking? So it is one of the most important staple foods of many countries. Only potatoes and cassava are still in front of her. If so many know her? why did she become hip with us so late? And more importantly: When will we all be totally hot on manioc?
Fact 5:
Their trumpy orange owes the sweet potato their high content of carotenoids. These are phytochemicals that have a high antioxidant effect. Ok, in plain language is always called antioxidant: that stops the decay? our own to be exact.
Fact 6:
20 grams of complex carbohydrates, lots of fiber and a virtually nonexistent amount of fat are in 100 g of sweet potato? to only 86 calories. Guys, that's almost heaven disguised as a potato!
Fact 7:
And what else is in it? The whole vitamin dance! vitamin C strengthens the immune system, Vitamin E slows down the aging process, potassiumregulates blood pressure and supports heart health, magnesium promotes regeneration and relieves muscle spasms, calcium stabilizes bones and teeth and improves the function of nerves and muscles. Who needs supplements please?
Fact 8:
The fabled Glyx Index. Sure, here too, the sweet potato is quite (11GL) front. It ensures a balanced blood sugar level and makes you feel full for longer. Ergo: The optimal slender potato.
Fact 9:
Another Pro: Sweet potato can also be eaten as chips and even fries?
Contra: Cutting sweet potatoes into slices or sticks is totally exhausting. Fortunately, both are now also available in the supermarket. The life is wonderful, is not it?
