Day Six..pick-up sticks

A lot of people are always wondering if sweet potatoes are Paleo friendly. They are starches, but probably the best starch you could consume while following the Paleo diet. If you are looking to lose weight, then I would not recommend adding in sweet potatoes in your diet, or limiting them to one every few days. The best time to eat sweet potatoes would be post-workout. I know some of you runners were saying how you needed carbs to run. It's normal to feel tired or fatigued during your workouts, when you first switch over to a low carb diet. (It's exactly what we talked about the other day. Your body needs to adjust to turning protein and fat into glucose instead of sugar) So if you are feeling these effects, try adding in a sweet potato every other day or so.


Sweet Potato Fries
Cut your sweet potatoes into strips, however thick or thin you like them. Wedges will give you a more meaty fry and matchsticks will make a crispier fry. Drizzle the fries with olive oil and a blend of herbs and spices. I like to use salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Fresh herbs also work well and if you're craving something sweet, sprinkle on some cinnamon and nutmeg. Toss the fries so that both sides are coated. Cook in a 450 degree oven for about 30 minutes. At about the 20 minute mark, when the fries start to brown on the bottom, flip the potatoes.

Above: Cut Fries, just add olive oil and seasonings

If you're wondering the difference between sweet potatoes and yams, there really is no difference. In America yams are members of the sweet potato family. Here's an article that will pretty much answer every question you've ever had about sweet potatoes and more.
Mark's Daily Apple: Sweet Potatoes and Yams

I went to the super market after class today. So coming up this week, spaghetti squash, meatballs, tomato sauce, pesto sauce, and salad dressings.