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 are chock-full of nutrients, packing in multiple vitamins and minerals. 1  They are also rich in carbohydrates. Therefore, if you are looking to monitor your carbohydrate intake, it is a good idea to be able to accurately count the carbohydrates in sweet potatoes. 2  This type is known as a red sweet potato.