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Tropical Sweet Potato Fries
Serves 2
Ingredients:
2 sweet potatoes, unpeeled
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
Place the sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until fork tender. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Allow to cool, then slice each sweet potato into wedges. Arrange wedges on a baking sheet.
Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F.
Brush the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, and lightly season with pepper. Combine, lime zest, chili powder, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on all sides, about 20 minutes. Plate and sprinkle with the seasoning mixture and cilantro immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories:160, Total Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 20mg , Total Carbohydrates 23g, Dietary Fiber 3.5g, Protein 2 g
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Hello !
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the worldwide authority on strength and conditioning, and I recently wrote an article on hydration in athletes for them. Check it out for some exrtra reading this week!
While we are all not elite athletes, adequate hydration is important for all of us. As the air gets drier and the months get colder, adequate fluid intake remains as important as it was during the hot summer months. Be sure to keep that (reusable) water bottle at your side so you remember to sip your way through the fall.
Have a healthy week!
-Debra
PS Mark your calendar, or more likely, check your DVR for space... I was invited back to NECN (New England Cable News) on October 25th at 8:30am. Stay tuned!
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