Coexist Foods

Sweet potatoes are a popular dish around the holidays. Sweet potatoes are high in beta-carotene which benefit the heart and circulatory system. Sweet potatoes also raise the blood levels of vitamin A which enhance vision. To make sweet potato fries: Ingredients:2 large sweet potatoes and 1 tablespoon of olive oil Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit 2. Cut sweet potatoes lengthwise then into wedges of 6. 3. Spread olive oil on a baking dish 4. Place in the oven for 30 minutes or until crisp, then serve immediately.

Whole grain products are an excellent way to reduce your cholesterol! Fiber binds to Cholesterol and aids in removing it from the body. Another benefit of fiber containing foods is that fiber makes the body feel full longer by remaining inside of the stomach for a longer time period in digestion. Foods other than whole grain products which contain fiber include almonds, chestnuts, chickpeas, beans, broccoli, brussel sprouts, and artichokes. You can also make macaroni and cheese with whole grain pasta! Here is a recipe: Whole Grain Mac and Cheese Ingredients serve 4 1 (8 oz) package of whole grain pasta 3 tablespoons butter (salted sweet cream butter) 4 tbsp flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon restaurant style black pepper 1 cup milk (2 %) 1 cup half & half 1 cups Pepper Jack cheese 1 cup Mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup plain bread crumbs Directions: 1.       Preheat oven to 400◦F and let heat for at least 10 minutes prior to baking. 2.       Cook and drain macaroni according to