Sunday, July 24, 2011

Office Tea Break Recipe – Steamed Sweet Potato


We spend most of our time each day at work, and work can be so hectic at time, it's hardly surprising that we have time to slow down for lunch. However, we need to consume food healthily so that we have more energy to concentrate on taking care of the family.

When you rush through your lunch during work, do you find that you have to load up on coffee or tea when you get a little hungry by mid afternoon? I make this quick snack which I can nibble at my work desk.

Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A (betacarotene) and Vitamin C which are powerful antioxidants that work in the body to remove free radicals. These free radicals are chemicals that damage cells in our body Free radicals come from smoking, pollution, poisons, fried foods, and as a by-product of normal metabolism. Free radical damage is associated with an increased risk of many chronic diseases..

How you do it? - Steam on high heat for 30 minutes.

Time saving tip - steam while you're in the shower before going to work. Leave it on the table to cool while you're changing and putting on your makeup. Throw into a ziploc bag and into your bag on the way out. 

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