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Welcome
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Mäni's
Morsels!
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SWEET
POTATOES
…They aren’t just for holidays anymore!
They’ve been around since prehistoric times. These
relatives of the Morning Glory were cultivated in
America even before the European Colonization.
They come in different shades, from pale yellow,
pink and red, to the orange varieties sometimes
referred to as “Yams”. (A true Yam is a rough and
scaly, starchy root of the Discorea genus that is
actually low in beta carotene!) They are Sweet
Potatoes, and they’re not related to potatoes at
all!
A staple during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars,
these roots staved off the hunger of many
generations. They were even sliced, dried,
parched, ground and brewed as a substitute for
coffee in the South in the lean Civil Wars years.
In the early part of the Twentieth Century, sweet
potato consumption was almost five times more per
capita than in recent times.
Why, if sweet
potatoes were actors in modern Hollywood, they’d
be those certain character actors so overly
identified with just one or two roles, that nobody
wants to see them in anything else. What if Tom
Hanks had only been allowed to play roles like
“Kip Wilson” in Bosom Buddies? Fortunately, in
Hollywood, character actors do occasionally cross
over into leading roles. So, having said all that:
”For Your Consideration…The Sweet Potato…from
B-list veggie to A-list Super Food!”
Sweet potatoes received top awards in different
studies concentrating on the nutritional benefits
of vegetables. In one such survey, the
Nutrition Action Health Letter scored 58 veggies
according to percentages of RDA (Recommended Daily
Allowance) for six nutrients (vitamins A & C,
folate, iron, copper and calcium) plus fiber. The
sweet potato secured 582 points, with it’s nearest
competitor, a raw carrot, coming in far behind at
434. Sweet potatoes are a good source of Vitamin
E, and 2/3 of a cup is 100% of the USRDA, without
the unwanted fat most E-rich foods contain. One
cup of sweet potatoes contains about 30 mg
(50,000IU) of beta carotene (Vitamin A). Compare
that to the 23 cups of broccoli required to
achieve the equivalent. Potassium plays a major
role in maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
and cell integrity, and sweet potatoes are among
the top three richest sources, as well as
providing other nutrients including Vitamin B6 and
Iron.
A
medium sweet potato has about 118 calories, is
practically fat-free, cholesterol-free, very low
in sodium, and if eaten with the skin, offers
more fiber than oatmeal. With a low glycemic index
ranking, sweet potatoes won’t jack up your body’s
insulin levels as much as other carbohydrates with
a higher rank. This means that blood glucose
levels remain low and steady…good news for
diabetics, the weight-conscious, and people who
care about healthy eating. Foods with high
glycemic index ratings increase appetite and
possibly lead to mood swings and weight gain. With
all these attributes, this former
butter-brown-sugar-added-marshmallow-topped-only-for-the-holidays
dish should be eaten often and year-round!
Start enjoying this veritable nutritional
powerhouse on your next visit to Mäni's Bakery
Café. Order our new "Yam
Breakfast Wrap"…black beans, eggs or
tofu, avocado and our own homemade Pico de Gallo
salsa, all rolled up in a whole wheat tortilla. Or
try our latest menu addition, “Wham
Bam Yams”,
roasted with garlic, curry and spices to a savory
perfection
(pictured above)! They’re both…"Yam-azing"!
Sources:
www.foodreference.com
www.ncsweetpotatoes.com
www.newstarget.com
photo by Noah York |
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Did
you catch the announcement last week?
We’re looking for
someone to design a shirt to be adorned and
adored by many, and also serve as an aid in
realigning our stylistic feng shui. Yes, it’s a
contest, and the design winner will not only be
found at the center of bakery couture, but s/he
will be the recipient of a $100 Mäni's card. The
winning design will also be featured in an
edition of Mäni's Morsels.
The Rules
The design will go on the front and back of
shirt (if there’s a great design that wanders a
different path, we’ll talk).
Keep the design to two colors.
The Mäni's logo/name should fit in there
somewhere, though you’re not limited to Mäni's
colors.
For the curious, we will be using American
Apparel shirts.
Please send any submissions to Eric via email (ericd@manisbakery.com),
fax (323.938.8107), airdrop, or the shop. If you
have any questions,
please call 323.964-0840 ext: 21 or email me.
THE DEADLINE FOR
SUBMISSIONS IS JULY 15TH.
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