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    The document discusses the history and origins of sweet potatoes. It notes that sweet potatoes originated in South America and were introduced to other parts of the world at different times by various groups - the Polynesians brought them to Southeast Asia in 1100 AD, while the Spanish and Portuguese brought other varieties to that region from the Americas around 1500. Sweet potatoes were an important crop for Native Americans and colonists in North America. They are classified as a vegetable and are highly nutritious, providing many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are beneficial for health. The cultivation and harvesting process for sweet potatoes is also outlined.

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    The document discusses the history and origins of sweet potatoes. It notes that sweet potatoes originated in South America and were introduced to other parts of the world at different times by various groups - the Polynesians brought them to Southeast Asia in 1100 AD, while the Spanish and Portuguese brought other varieties to that region from the Americas around 1500. Sweet potatoes were an important crop for Native Americans and colonists in North America. They are classified as a vegetable and are highly nutritious, providing many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are beneficial for health. The cultivation and harvesting process for sweet potatoes is also outlined.

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    SWEET POTATO'S

    THE HISTORY OF THE SWEET POTATOS


    The sweet potato made three independent trips to Southeast Asia. The Polynesians probably introduced it in 1100 A.D. (red). While the Spanish (blue) and Portuguese (yellow) brought other varieties from the Americas around 1500.

    http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/01/22 /169980441/how-the-sweet-potatocrossed-the-pacific-before-columbus

    DeSotos Spanish explorers

    found sweet potatoes growing in Indian gardens in what became Louisiana This root crop kept hunger from the doors of many generations of our ancestors. During the trying times of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars it was a staple food. A Colonial physician recommended sweet potatoes especially for children because of the sweet potatoes value in combating childhood nutritional diseases

    http://www.vickfamilyfarms.com/about-sweetpotatoes/historical-facts-about-sweet-

    The sweet potato is another of the native American plants found by Columbus and his shipmates It was probably found on various islands of the West Indies on some of the earlier voyages, it is not definitely mentioned in their records until the fourth voyage.

    http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu

    SWEET POTATO'S GROWS IN WARM CLIMATE


    Sweet Potatos thrives in

    subtropical and tropical conditions such as New Zealand ,North America , Asia and Africa just to name a few.

    http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/publications/vegetabletravelers/s weetpotato.html

    WHAT ARE YOU?

    Vegetable

    SWEET POTATOES ARE VEGETABLE


    Sweet potatoes are a vegetable. The

    recommended daily allowance of vegetables is two to four servings daily. Sweet potatoes are low in sodium, cholesterol free, fat free, high in fiber, contain minerals and vitamins A, C and E. Sweet potatoes are also more nutritious if cooked with the skin on. They are also rich in beta-carotene (a special kind of vitamin A). This vitamin helps your body wage war against free-radicals. Free-radicals try to damage your cells, but betacarotene coats your cells and help your immune system fight back

    http://www.vickfamilyfarms.com/aboutsweet-potatoes/the-healthy-food

    SWEET POTATOES ARE VEGETABLE


    Sweet Potatoes are loaded with antioxidants (beta-carotene and

    vitamins A, C and E), which in many studies, have helped prevent heart disease and cancer, bolster the immune system, and promote good vision and healthy skin. They also contain many other essential nutrients including potassium, iron and vitamin V6.

    http://www.vickfamilyfarms.com/home

    MORE BENEFITS PLEASE

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpa ge&v=8xAnPz8nElw

    EXPAND YOUR DIET WITH SWEET POTATOS


    People on diabetic diets, like others, benefit from health-

    promoting nutrients present in sweet potatoes, including fiber, beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and a myriad of phytochemicals, many of which act as antioxidants

    THE FARMER
    The farmers begin preparing the soil during the months of march With in several weeks the planted sweet potatoes seed is now a

    sprout.
    The Planting process is through the months of April-June It takes 120 days for this process to be completed in order to

    harvest the fields.

    http://www.ncagr.gov/

    AFTER THE HARVEST


    Once the sweet potatoes are dug from field they are wash and

    graded and separated for different use.


    Most will be shipped to the local grocery stores Others will be can and preserves

    http://www.ncagr.gov/

    SWEET POTATOES WEDGES

    INGREDIENTS 2 large sweet potato, and cut into wedges 2 teaspoons Olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt Pinch of Dash and pepper NUTRITION Per serving: 122 calories; 5 g fat ( 0 g sat , 3 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 19 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 323 mg sodium; 429 mg potassium. Carbohydrate Servings: 1 Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

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