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.
Check out the Institute for Integrative Nutrition! Sweet potatoes are a fall favorite â they are delicious and super healthy! They are rich in vitamins A & C, beta-carotene, antioxidants, and have a lower glycemic index than regular potatoes. Basically, they are rock stars. Soâ¦I guess I should preface this by saying I spent many hours trying to bake the *perfect* crispy sweet potato fries.