Q2 sweet potatoes are full of nutrients that make them worth having all year long. The truth is they're not potatoes. They are naturally sweet roots in the morning glory family. Although Native Americans were growing sweet potatoes when Columbus came to America in 1492, these veggies grew in Peru as early as 750 B.C. There are hundreds of types of sweet potatoes. Some have white or cream-colored flesh. Others are yellow, red, or purple. The "Covington" is the variety you're most likely to find at the store. It has pink skin and bright orange pulp. While yams and sweet potatoes may look alike, a true yam is a tuber vegetable, like a regular potato.
Nutrients per Serving One sweet potato has: • Calories: 112 • Fat: 0.07 grams • Carbohydrates: 26 grams • Protein: 2 grams • Fiber: 3.9 grams Vitamins and Minerals Just one sweet potato gives you 400% of the vitamin A you need each day. This helps keep your eyes healthy as well as your immune system, your body's defense against germs. It's also good for your reproductive system and organs like your heart and kidneys. Sweet potatoes are rich in: • B vitamins • Vitamin C • Calcium • Iron • Magnesium • Phosphorus • Potassium - Thiamin - Zinc Natural compounds called carotenoids give sweet potatoes their rich color. Carotenoids are also antioxidants <https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/antioxidants-your-immune-system-super-foods-optimal-health>, which means they have the power to protect your cells from day-to-day damage.(where cells are not damaged how diabetics will shoot the sugar?) Sweet potatoes earned the name "superfood" because of the amount of nutrients they have. Studies show they may help with: Cancer. Carotenoids in sweet potatoes might lower your risk for cancer. Purple sweet potatoes are high in another natural compound called anthocyanin that might lower your chances of getting colorectal cancer. Diabetes. Compounds in sweet potatoes could help control blood sugar. When boiled, sweet potatoes are low on the glycemic index (GI), which means they won't raise your blood sugar as quickly as high-GI foods. Heart disease. Research shows that sweet potatoes can lower your LDL "bad" cholesterol, which may lower your odds of heart problems. Macular degeneration. Large amounts of beta-carotene and vitamin A, which are in sweet potatoes, can lower your chances of getting this eye disease, which is the most common cause of vision loss. Obesity. Purple sweet potatoes may help lower inflammation in your body and keep fat cells from growing, which may help you lose weight. Risks and Warnings Sweet potatoes are high in carbohydrates. However regular exercise and not having a sedentary life, may not shoot your sugar level. Your daily food does contain carbs, so 26 gms is balanced by that day's calorie altered diets. Although very rare, some people have a severe allergy <https://www.webmd.com/allergies/default.htm> to sweet potatoes. Xxxxxxxxxxxx Bananas have been eaten, in one form or another, since ancient times. In fact, they may have been one of the first food sources for ancient man*. *Today, bananas are America's most popular fresh fruit, rivaled only by apples. However, a growing trend in banana preparation is taking the world by storm: boiled bananas. Regions like Cameroon, which rely heavily on bananas and plantains as a main source of nutrition, have been preparing bananas in a variety of ways for years. In the United States, on the other hand, boiled bananas are a relatively new idea. Bloggers and news outlets alike tout the supposed benefits of boiled bananas and, specifically, tea made from boiled bananas. But how much of what they claim is actually true? Let's take a look at the actual health benefits of boiled bananas. *Nutrition Information* You can eat boiled bananas or make tea with them. Bananas prepared in all ways have been shown to be a good source of: • Vitamin A • Vitamin C • Calcium • Iron One medium boiled or fresh banana contains: - 105 calories - Zero grams of fat and cholesterol - 1 gram of protein - 422 milligrams of potassium Initial studies on the effects of boiling bananas show that it can affect nutritional value to some extent. For example, one study shows that boiling bananas can improve the banana's release of vitamin A. Here are just a few of the ways boiled bananas can help your health: *They can help your digestion. *Green bananas, in particular, have been shown to help with *diarrhea* <https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-diseases-diarrhea>. Bananas are also packed with fibre, probiotics, and prebiotics, all of which help with digestion.(like curd) For people with *digestive conditions* <https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/default.htm> like *irritable bowel syndrome,* <https://www.webmd.com/ibs/default.htm> eating foods that aid with digestion may be particularly important. 105 calorie is a guideline and eat balancing the calorie needs, read with daily average sugar level, which indicate the cost of other foods you took on that date. KR IRS 201122 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx On Sun, 20 Nov 2022 at 07:52, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 11-2022-20* > > *BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS* > > Q1 How does using a fan in addition to an air conditioner affect > your electricity bill? > > A1 Gopala Krishnan, Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 > at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > These are very simple questions appearing in Quora. > > The purpose of additional fan is circulating the cool air. > > But air conditioners from IFB comes with added facility of directing the > cool air to any direction side wise also. > > Additional fan will consume around 65 watts and AC is run for 10 hours, > additional > 650 watts will be consumed by fan. > > Q2 How bad are actually sweet potatoes? I know they’re not the > absolute best food but how toxic are they? > > A2 Jack Flash, Nov 13 > > Particularly rich in vitamins, especially vitamin A, fiber and > antioxidants, *sweet potatoes should be considered a healthy addition to > your diet. *Although there is some speculation about harmful effects of > oxalates in sweet potatoes, it's mainly a concern if you have a history of > kidney stones > > As with all things, excess is bad, and this applies also to your sugar > intake. While eating 3.5 ounces of sweet potatoes likely will have a > negligible impact on your health, if you eat additional helpings of sweet > potatoes, *the sugar count can quickly add up* > > *My note- I have noted both sweet potato and banana boiled increase blood > sugar level drastically.* > > Q3 How many rotis should a normal person eat? > > A3 Neelam's Kitchen,Owner of Neelam's Kitchen at Neelam's > KitchenTue > > Most of the people eat on their fix meal time, like lunch in work & also > dinner with family & friends > > But some people eat when if they hungry > > It's depends on the roti's size & your hunger > > *if roti is big then normal person can eat 3-4 roti at the time & if roti > is small then 5-6 rotis can eat easily.* > > if you are very hungry, you will eat rotis as per your hunger.But if you > are not hungry, *so it's depends on you- how many rotis you like to eat ?* > > Lots of people eat full meal like dal, rice, sabji & roti. if you like to > eat more rice then your roti's quantity will decrease > > Q4 What are some foods that you eat regularly that help you stay > healthy? > > A4 George Smith, Accountant at AB Bank (company) (2016–present)5h > > *Eating a healthy diet that includes all food groups can help a person > improve their intake of essential nutrients.* > > Many people eat repetitive diets and the same foods every week. However, > incorporating the following foods into their weekly meal plans can help > them stay healthy and perform at their best. > > For example, a person could try a 2-week rotating diet and vary their > protein sources, vegetables and berries. This adds variety and a range of > nutrients. > > Here are some foods that you eat regularly that will help you stay > healthy.1. Lean protein 2. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables 3. > Different colored vegetables 4. Berries 5. Nuts 6. Olive oil > > Q5 Which railway station was awarded eat Right Station > certification with 4-star rating by FSSAI recently? > > A5 Live Quiz, Answered by SHUBHAM PATEL Tue > > Bhopal Railway Station > > Recently, Bhopal Railway Station has been awarded a 4- star 'Eat Right > Station' certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to > passengers. > > Q6 What is something that most people don't know? > > A6 Sangram Sagar, Translator, Blogger, Content Writer Nov 4 > > There are many such things in our life and routine, which we do not pay > attention to at all and perhaps we will not even know what is their > importance? Let's talk about some 5 things. > > 1. Charger > > This raised spot is often seen in the charger of the laptop, have you ever > thought about it? Let us tell you, its name is Ferdbid, whose job is to > prevent high voltage electricity from going to the laptop. > > 2. Hole in the Pan Cap > > Pen cap has one or more holes. Maybe no one will know about this. Actually, > due to this hole, the air easily reaches the ink present in the refill of > the pan. > > Some people also believe that if someone accidentally swallows the lid > of the pen, then because of this he can breathe easily. > > 3. Hole in the ship's window > > Those who have travelled by ship will know that *a hole is visible in the > window of the plane. It is said that this hole is made to keep the balance > of the plane and the outside air equal.* > > *My note- The same with aeroplanes also* > > *4. Loop in Shirt* > > At present it is rarely seen, but if you remember, this loop was > definitely seen in old shirts. It is only and only so that the shirt can be > hung well, it is useful for this, but slowly it is getting lost. > > 5. Small Pockets in Jeans > > At the moment it is seen as a fashion but this pocket was mainly made for > two purposes. *One is that you can keep open money in it, because it is > very tight, so there are very few chances to get money out of it* and the > second biggest reason is that chain watch was very popular in old times, so > that chain watch in this small pocket. used to keep. > > Q7 Do rats and mice fight each other if they are kept together in > the same cage? > > A7 Claire Jordan, Degree in biology and folklore; programmer, > shop owner, secretary on newspaper Tue > > *Most rats will simply eat mice, and yes, some male mice are aggressive > enough to actually challenge a male rat,* even if the rat *isn’t* trying > to have them for lunch. I did hear of somebody who had some very amiable > Himalayan rats who lived with mice and the mice used the rats as soft furry > duvets, but that’s the *only* case I’ve heard of where the two species got > along. > > Q8 What are the benefits of eating green moong dal? > > A8 Karishma Shaik, Lives in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India > (2000–present)Thu > > *GREEN MOONG DAL* > > The green moong dal alternatively known as the mung bean, maash, *green > gram*, is a plant species in the legume family. The moong dal is mainly > cultivated in East, Southeast and South Asia. It is used as an ingredient > in both savoury and sweet dishes. > > BENEFITS OF GREEN MOONG DAL > > 1. GOOD FOR RED BLOOD CELLS > > Moong dal is rich in Folate, vitamin B9 or folic acid helps your body to > produce and maintain new cells, especially red blood cells. > > 2. PREGNANT WOMEN > > It is very important for pregnant women to have enough folate. They must > start having folate rich foods even while they are planning to conceive. > *Folic > acid deficiency in pregnancy can cause neutral tube defects in the growing > baby*. Optimum folate levels need to be maintained before and during > pregnancy. > > 3. BENEFITS FOR HEART > > Being rich in antioxidants like flavonoids, *moong dal reduces the damage > done by free radicals to the blood vessels and lowers inflammation. They > help in the free flow of blood.* It works with B vitamins to maintain > normal heart rate. Being rich in magnesium which is associated with reduced > mortality from cardiovascular disease especially for women. > > *4. EXCELLENT SOURCE OF PROTEIN FOR VEGETARIANS* > > One cup of moong dal provides 28% of your protein for the day. Protein are > critical for a variety of tasks, right from the formation of new cells, > strong bones, haemoglobin to managing the wear-and-tear of body cells. > > *5. BENEFITS IN WEIGHT LOSS* > > As moong dal is low in fat and high in protein and fibre, eating moong dal > will keep you fuller for a long time and prevent you from binge eating. A > study suggests that mung bean proteins can improve glucose and lipid > metabolism and prevent fat accumulation. > > *6. LOWER OF BLOOD PRESSURE* > > Lentils and beans are antioxidants which are known to reduce blood > pressure. Moong dal prevents oxidation of LDL, keeps the arteries clear and > improves blood circulation. Being rich in potassium, it lessens the impact > of sodium to reduce blood pressure. > > *7. GOOD FOR SKIN AND EYES* > > Zinc helps in building immunity, is good for skin. It is essential to > treat night blindness. Zinc helps in the activity of an enzyme in our body > that helps produce vitamin A, which is useful in treating night blindness. > > *8. HIGH FIBRE* > > Moong dal or Green gram are high in fibre. One cup of cooked moong dal has > 43% of your daily fibre requirements. Fibre results in your stomach feeling > a lot fuller than refined carbs. When you feel full, it will prevent you > from eating the wrong foods. So pick foods with high fibre. > > *9. RICH IN MAGNESIUM* > > One cup of cooked moong dal has 23% of your daily magnesium requirements. > Magnesium helps in formation of bones and teeth and metabolism of calcium > and potassium. > > *10. BENEFITS TO BUILD OUR BONES* > > Being rich in phosphorus it works with calcium to build our bones. In a > study it revealed that phosphorus intake is associated with positive bone > parameters. > > *11. GOOD FOR COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING* > > Moong dal is rich in manganese which is good for brain and nerve > functioning. A healthy brain means a clear mind and that translates into > good decisions. > > 12. PROVIDES ENERGY > > Being rich in vitamin B1, it extracts energy from our food and converts it > into ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the biochemical form in which > our body stores and uses energy. The best is to get rid of junk foods and > try healthy foods. > > 13. FIGHTS CANCER DEVELOPMENT > > Study state that mung beans have anti-tumor activity and are able to > protect DNA damage and dangerous cell mutation. High levels of > oligosaccharides and polyphenols which are amino acids in moong dal are > thought to be the main contributors to their antioxidant power that can > fight cancer development. Flavonoids in mung beans have free radicals > scavenging activity, free radicals are involved in cancer development. > > 14. Helps Prevent Diabetes > > Moong dal has a low glycemic index. As a result, it helps bring down the > body’s insulin, blood glucose, and fat levels. In turn, this helps keep > blood sugar levels under control and helps lower the risk of diabetes. > > My note- I have seen many Brahmin familiesin Tamilnadu have hot green > dal dish with cow ghee as the first item in meals > > Q9 Which river travels through many countries? > > A9 Romel Rahman,Digital Marketer at Upwork (2016–present)Nov 13 > > *The Danube**-*The Danube was once a long-standing frontier of the Roman > Empire, and today flows through 10 countries, more than any other river > in the world…. > > Q10 What are good foods to eat if I have high blood > pressure? > > A10 Kris Motivation, Health Instructor/Motivator Mon > > A healthy diet is essential for lowering blood pressure., certain foods in > your diet especially those high in specific nutrients like potassium and > magnesium, reduces your blood pressure level > > Heres 5 best foods if you have high blood pressure > > 1.Pumpkin seeds > > They may be small, but they pack a nutritional punch. > > They provide a concentrated source of nutrients essential for blood > pressure control, such as magnesium, potassium, and arginine, an amino acid > required for the production of nitric oxide, which is required for blood > vessel relaxation and blood pressure reduction.Pumpkin seed oil has also > been demonstrated to be an effective natural treatment for high blood > pressure. > > 2.Citrus Fruits > > Citrus fruits, such as grapefruit, oranges, and lemons, have been shown to > lower blood pressure significantly. They're high in vitamins, minerals, and > plant compounds, which may help keep your heart healthy by lowering risk > factors for heart disease like high blood pressure. > > Daily lemon juice consumption combined with walking was significantly > associated with lower SBP, an effect attributed to lemons' citric acid and > flavonoid content. > > 3.Fish… > > 4.Berries > > Berries have been linked to a number of impressive health benefits, > including the ability to reduce heart disease risk factors such as high > blood pressure. Berries are high in antioxidants, such as anthocyanins, the > pigments that give berries their vibrant colour. > > Anthocyanins have been shown to increase nitric oxide levels in the blood > while decreasing the production of blood-vessel-restricting molecules, > potentially lowering blood pressure. > > 5.Carrots > > They contain phenolic compounds such as chlorogenic, p-coumaric, and > caffeic acids, which help relax blood vessels and reduce inflammation, > potentially lowering blood pressure levels. > > Although carrots can be eaten raw or cooked, eating them raw may be more > beneficial for lowering blood pressure. > > Q11 As a South Indian, what North Indian food item made you > cry out of happiness? > > A11 Manichandra Rangu(మణిచంద్ర) Lives in Uttarakhand, India > (2020–present)Updated Jun 26 > > I stayed 25 years of my life in Telangana and just like a typical South > Indian I experienced Roti, Paneer in restaurants and other than that > familiar with few desserts like Rabdi etc.. I moved to North India in > 2019 and it's been close to 3 years since I moved. > > Rajma was literally the most hated thing when I moved here because it is > mostly unknown to South Indians and we are not used to eating such big > beans directly in rice. *So mostly, I used to avoid eating Rajma Chawal > whenever it was served.* > > But suddenly, the perception changed when I was travelling in Uttarakhand. > I had to stop at a roadside place for lunch and there was no Dal or sabji > at that place other than R*ajma Chawal. So out of compulsion I had to > order it.* But the moment I had the first bite, I got blown out of mind. > Pahadi Rajma with Chawal and ghee, it was out of world moment all of a > sudden for me. > > I never had such a tasty lunch with such a simple dish during the last 3 > years. I realised that the taste of Rajma will come out only when it is > cooked by a person with proper expertise. *The Rajma need to be > adequately soaked and cooked properly so that they are boiled completely. > If not, as a South Indian you would definitely hate it.* > > Another dish that is my favourite in North India has been *Kadhi Chawal. > This recipe is also totally absent in South India and I feel the Punjabis > are experts in making Kadhi pakoda*. My lunch everyday is prepared and > delivered by a Punjabi couple and oh boy even Kadhi Chawal is a great North > Indian food item. > > *So, these two were the food items which definitely surprised me as a > South Indian. The other dishes like* Paneer, Butter chicken are more or > less similar in restaurants of both South and North India. Obviously the > taste is better in North of Paneer and Butter chicken. > > Q12 Are celery leaves safe to eat? If so, what are some > ways to prepare them? > > A12 Leonard Newton,Accountant at ICICI Bank (2012–present)Nov 8 > > A typical bunch of celery usually produces two different types of leaves: > *dark > green leaves growing on the outer stalks and light green leaves growing in > the middle.* > > The dark leaves tend to be thick and firm, with a flavor reminiscent of > flat-leaf parsley; very dark leaves can be more grassy and bitter, but they > are still serious flavoring agents that should be put to good use. Pale > leaves have a milder flavor and texture. Try these ideas for using both > types of celery in your everyday cooking. > > Fresh ways to use celery leaves > > 1. Seasoning salt > > Mix kosher salt with a handful of dried celery leaves to make homemade > celery salt. You can dry celery leaves in the oven or microwave; the recipe > will tell you how. Dark leaves will give you a stronger flavor. > > 2. Pesto > > In this variation on the classic pesto, replace the dark celery leaves > with peppery arugula leaves. Mix celery pesto with pasta, spread on pizza > and sandwiches, mash with soft cheese and use as a dip, shake with a spoon > with oil and vinegar for dressing, mix into soups. You get the idea. > > 3. Salad > > Toss light or dark celery leaves into almost any salad, like tabbouleh. > The lemon dressing helps balance the nibbling of the dark parsley. > > 4. Soups and stews > > Any recipe for soup or stew that includes celery in the mix will certainly > handle celery leaves. Chop the stems and light or dark leaves and cook them > with the stems. > > 5. Decorate > > Small, tender, innermost celery leaves are just the right size and texture > to make the perfect garnish for deviled eggs. Darker leaves form a colorful > and tasty garnish for soups and stews. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 19-11- 2022.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 20-11-2022* > > > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/743737631.301200.1668910932135%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/743737631.301200.1668910932135%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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