Humble products, although, super powerful as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and blood sugar regulators. This is the best reason to include them in your daily diet.
Today, we give you two nutritious, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and blood sugar regulating TIPS.
Two ways to fill your table with life, color and health this winter. In addition, easy, economical and quick to prepare.
3 products. Do you love them or do they go unnoticed? Give us just 2 minutes and you'll see why you have to give them a chance.
The sweet potato
The sweet potato is an alternative to the potato. We usually eat it roasted in the oven as a sweet dessert.
It is a natural regulator of blood glucose. It is super healthy and contains vitamins A, C, B9 and minerals.
Very rich in beta-carotene, like carrots and pumpkin, hence its orange color.
Its antioxidants prevent cancer.
Very versatile in the kitchen. Sweet potato has more properties than potatoes and you can use it in the same way. Fillings. Soups, purees and creams. Sweet like cakes, biscuits, puddings, . By dehydrating them you get some super healthy and tasty xips Sweet or salty roast. Steamed pumpkin, with vinaigrette and spices is spectacular. Sweet potato and pumpkin as a garnish, sautéed, sautéed, baked with spices.
Turmeric, ginger
Roots of the same family. It is a good idea to consume them daily. About 5 gr/day is recommended. Turmeric is more powerful if we add black pepper.
Powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatories: prevent inflammatory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, arthritis, osteoarthritis, etc.
Called anti-cancer: they inhibit the growth of tumor cells and are therefore of great help in preventing cancer.
Quick tips to create a beautiful, cheap and delicious cream.
Spiced sweet potato cream
Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 whole leek
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon,
- 1 tablespoon of Turmeric
- Black pepper
- To your taste: Cardamom powder, Ground cloves, Nutmeg, Cumin
- EVOO
- Vegetable broth or water
Preparation:
- Wash, peel and cut the vegetables into pieces.
- In a pot with a little EVOO, sauté the onion and leek.
- Add the spices, lowering the heat so they don't burn. Stir for a few seconds.
- Add the sweet potato and cover with the broth (or water).
- When it boils, lower the heat and let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
- Mash, adding a little water if it is very thick.
- Serve with a splash of EVOO on top, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, chia.
Pumpkin and ginger cream
Ingredients:
- 1 sweet potato
- 200 gr. pumpkin
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion or leek
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 pinch of black pepper, salt, cinnamon
- EVOO
- Water or vegetable broth
Preparation
- Wash, peel and chop the sweet potato, carrot and onion.
- In a pot, sauté the onion, when it is transparent, add the spices and lower the heat so that they do not burn, stir.
- Add the sweet potato, pumpkin and carrots and cover with water or vegetable broth.
- When it boils, lower the heat to medium and add the turmeric, pepper, cinnamon and ginger.
- Cook for approximately 15 minutes until the sweet potato is cooked. If it becomes too dry, add more water or broth.
- Brush until the cream is fine to your liking.
- Serve with the EVOO on top.
- It is great to decorate with finely chopped chives or mint.
You can customize these types of creams to your liking, the most important thing is that they are based on natural ingredients, which enhance their properties in our body. They help us avoid illnesses and discomforts if we take them regularly. In addition, they also help us maintain our weight.