Add a summertime burst of orange, red, or yellow to structures with beautiful trumpet vine. This fast grower is a perfect plant for attracting hummingbirds and bringing color to hot, dry spots.
Sweet Potatoes and Cholesterol. Low cholesterol is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Sweet potatoes lower cholesterol because they are a source of water-soluble fiber, says MayoClinic.com. One half of a sweet potato cooked without its skin contains 3.9 grams of fiber. Water-soluble fiber binds to bile acids helping the body to excrete cholesterol.
Sweet potatoes contain a lot of antioxidants, are of course sweet to justify the name, and have a delicious taste. They are used in many recipes. Potatoes are found in many varieties across the world, but sweet potato is not one of these varieties. In fact, potato is closer to tomatoes and peppers than sweet potatoes.