Some people are so scared of carbs. You need them. They are good for you. Just get them from the right foods. There are good carbs and bad carbs. When it comes to getting ready for an athletic event carb loading will benefit you. Sweet potatoes are awesome for carb loading.
2 Large Sweet Potatoes
4 TBS Raw Honey
2 TSP Cinnamon
1 TSP Vanilla Extract
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Pierce sweet potatoes several times with fork
Place in oven for 45 Minutes
Puree in Blender
Add Raw Honey, Cinnamon and Vanilla Extract
Can be served either hot or cold
Health Benefits
Sweet Potatoes
Helps with the prevention of heart attacks
Helps produce collagen which helps healing and maintaining youthful skin
Increases Energy
Brightens Moods
Supports Thyroid Gland
Builds Healthy Bones, Heart, Nerves, Skin and Teeth
Helps production of Red and White Blood Cells
Helps resistance to Stress
Helps with Immune Functioning
Helps Regulate Heartbeat and Nerve signals
Helps Ward off Cancer
Anti Aging
Raw Honey
Increases natural energy
Used in treating allergies
Treats colds and sore throats (it coats the throat and reduces irritation)
Used as an acne treatment
Cinnamon
May lower cholesterol
May help treat Type 2 Diabetes
Contains antifungal properties and may rid the body of candida
May reduce proliferation of leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells
When added to food inhibits bacterial growth and is a natural food preservative
Boosts cognitive function and memory
Helps eliminate headaches and migraines
Helps stabilize blood sugar
Increases metabolism
Vanilla Extract
Antioxidant Properties
May fight Cancer
Boost Metabolism
Reduces Anxiety
May fight infections and fever in children
Reduces Nausea