The sweet potato toast, which does not contain gluten , can be an interesting and very tasty alternative to replace bread. The health benefits of sweet potatoes Sweet potatoes are mainly composed of low glycemic index complex carbohydrates. These promote the gradual release of insulin into the blood stream, thus avoiding blood glucose spikes and giving a greater feeling of satiety . The yellow or orange color of this potato reflects the presence of beta-carotene. The purple color indicates the presence of anthocyanins. The more intense the color, the greater the concentration of these compounds with antioxidant action . Recipe Ingredients 1 sweet potato; To spread: peanut butter, cream cheese, jam, chocolate cream; For topping: fruit, herbs, avocado, tomato. Preparation Cut the sweet potato into thin slices; Toast the slices in the toaster or on a grill; Compose according to your taste. Preparation time: 15 minutes Quantity: 2 people Nutricional information Per sweet potato (50 g) Per sweet potato (50 g) + peanut butter and blueberries Per sweet potato (50 g) + avocado and coriander Per sweet potato (50 g) + unsweetened compote Per sweet potato (50 g) + almond curd and tomato Energy (kcal) 60 163,7 103 94 163 Proteins (g) 0,5 4,8 0,9 0,6 4,5 Carbohydrates (g) 14,2 16,4 15,1 22,2 15,4 Lipids (g) 0 8,3 4,2 0 9 Fibre (g) 1,5 3,8 2,7 1,5 3,5 Author : Cristina Ferreira Gonçalves Meet the Nutrition team of Hospital da Luz network .
