The season for orange, YAMS...the perfect food!

Minerals, something stripped from our foods these days and so important for physiological processes to occur, homeostasis, and muscle contractions the Yam is the perfect food to get your daily dose of mangenese, magnesium, potassium, selenium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and the yam is lower on the glycemic index compared to a white potato making it less likely to Spike your blood sugar levels.

Here is something to as a side to your protein source such as turkey breast, grilled chicken, grilled filet mignon or a baked white fish.

1 Yam cut into sticks
1 tsp oil

Place the yams in the freezer until frozen
preheat the oven to 350 degrees
spread yams on a sprayed cookie sheet and coat in oil
bake for 40 - 45 minutes until crisp.

Macro nutrients include about 19 grams of carbohydrates / 2 g protein / fat-free / 3 g fiber / 48 g water

EAT FOR YOUR HEALTH!!!!

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