Nutritional value, delicious practices and precautions for eating sweet potato stalks.
1. The nutritional value of sweet potato stalks.
The sweet potato stalk, also known as sweet potato vine, sweet potato leaf stem, is the aerial part of the sweet potato plant. It is not only an adjunct to sweet potatoes, but also a nutritious vegetable. In recent years, with people's pursuit of healthy diet, sweet potato stalks have gradually become favored by people because of their unique nutritional value and delicious taste.
A treasure trove of vitamins and minerals.
Sweet potato stalks are rich in vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E, as well as minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium. These nutrients are important for maintaining the normal physiological functions of the human body. Vitamin A contributes to healthy vision, vitamin C contributes to immunity, and calcium and magnesium contribute to healthy bones and muscles.
The importance of dietary fiber**.
Sweet potato stalks contain a lot of dietary fiber, especially soluble dietary fiber. These dietary fibers help promote intestinal motility, improve digestive function, and prevent constipation. At the same time, dietary fiber can also help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Unique phytochemicals.
Sweet potato stalks contain a variety of phytochemicals, such as flavonoids, polyphenols, etc. These substances have a variety of biological activities such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-cancer, and have a positive effect on the prevention of chronic diseases.
Low calorie, high nutrition.
Compared to other vegetables, sweet potato stalks are lower in calories but have a high nutritional value. It is rich in nutrients and relatively low in calories, making it suitable for people and people who need to control their calorie intake.
Second, the delicious method of sweet potato stalks.
Garlic sweet potato stalks.
Ingredients: 500 grams of sweet potato stalks, 3 cloves of garlic, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of cooking oil.
Method: 1) Wash the sweet potato stalks and cut them into segments for later use. Finely chop the garlic and set aside.
2) Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
3) Add sweet potato stalks and stir-fry until broken, add an appropriate amount of salt to taste.
Stir-fried shredded pork with sweet potato stalks.
Ingredients: 300 grams of sweet potato stalks, 100 grams of lean pork, appropriate amount of ginger, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of cooking oil, appropriate amount of light soy sauce, appropriate amount of cooking wine.
Method:
1) Wash the sweet potato stalks and cut them into sections, and cut the lean pork into shreds for later use. Shred the ginger and set aside.
2) Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot, add shredded ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
3) Add shredded pork and stir-fry until it changes color, then add an appropriate amount of cooking wine to remove the smell.
4) Add sweet potato stalks and stir-fry until raw, add an appropriate amount of salt and light soy sauce to taste.
Sweet potato stalk stewed with tofu.
Ingredients: 200 grams of sweet potato stalks, 150 grams of tofu, appropriate amount of ginger, appropriate amount of salt, appropriate amount of cooking oil, appropriate amount of chicken essence, appropriate amount of water.
Method: 1) Wash the sweet potato stalks and cut them into sections, and cut the tofu into pieces for later use. Slice the ginger and set aside.
2) Add an appropriate amount of cooking oil to the pot, add ginger slices and stir-fry until fragrant.
3) Add sweet potato stalks and stir-fry until broken, add an appropriate amount of water.
4) Put the tofu cubes into the pot, add an appropriate amount of salt and chicken essence to taste, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Precautions for eating sweet potato stalks.
Choose fresh sweet potato stalks.
When buying sweet potato stalks, choose fresh, tender green sweet potato stalks. Fresh sweet potato stalks taste better and have higher nutritional value. Avoid buying sweet potato stalks that are too old and yellowed.
Consume in moderation. Although sweet potato stalks are highly nutritious, they should also be eaten in moderation. Excessive consumption may lead to problems such as indigestion. It is recommended to control the daily consumption to about 200-300 grams.
Pay attention to the way you cook.
When cooking sweet potato stalks, it is recommended to choose low-oil, low-salt cooking methods such as stir-frying and stewing. Avoid consuming too much fat and salt to maintain the original flavor and nutritional value of the sweet potato stalks.
Pay attention to the collocation. Sweet potato stalks can be eaten with a variety of ingredients, but it is also necessary to pay attention to the proper combination. For example, when paired with ingredients such as tofu and lean meat, it can improve the nutritional value; However, too much pairing with high-fiber ingredients can lead to indigestion.
Individual physical differences.
While sweet potato stalks are beneficial for most people, individual people may be allergic or uncomfortable with them. Before consumption, please understand your own physical condition, if you have a history of allergies or special diseases, please consult a doctor.
IV. Conclusion. As a nutritious and delicious vegetable, sweet potato stalks have high edible value. By understanding its nutritional value, delicious practices and precautions for consumption, we can better enjoy this healthy ingredient. I hope the introduction of this article can be helpful to you and let us pay more attention to nutrition and health in our daily diet.