Monday, September 12, 2011
Sweet potato
Benefits of sweet potato
Health
1. -Sweet potato is rich in Vitamin A (betacarotene) and Vitamin C. Both Vitamins A and C are powerful antioxidants that work in the body to remove free radicals, this free radicals are chemicals that damage cells.
2. Sweet potato is good for stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon.
3. It is beneficial for low blood pressure.
4. May be helpful for hemorrhoid because of its high fiber content.
5. Sweet potato is a good food for people involved in heavy muscular work, since this food is high in vitamins and minerals.
6. Sweet potato may help prevent cancer in glands and organs with epithelial tissue due to its high Vitamin A content.
7. Sweet potato is a good food for diabetics, because it helped stabilize blood sugar levels.
-Save money on medical facilities and funding for research of cures
The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens
http://len7288.hubpages.com/hub/Health_Benefits_of_Sweet_Potato
Singapore’s climate
sweet potatoes require 4 months of warm temperatures to develop full size tubers, they are surprising easy to grow.
Exposure:
Full sun to Partial Shade. They generally prefer full sun, but appreciate some afternoon shade in hot, dry regions.
Days to Harvest:
Harvest roots in 4 months. Harvest leaves throughout season.
Sweet potatoes can grow well in Singapore’s hot and dry climate. Its is easy and fast to grow.
http://gardening.about.com/od/vegetables/p/Sweet-Potatoes.htm/
Diet of Singaporeans
(1) younger people ate more "fast food" than others
Fastfood including potato:
-Fried potato wedges
-potato chips
-french fries
-mash potato
(2) subjects aged 22-32 yr ate more meals in restaurants than older or younger people,
Restaurant recipes including potato:
-Whipped Potatoes
-Lyonnaise Potatoes
-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
-Twice Baked Potatoes with Mushrooms
-Baked Stuffed Potatoes Deluxe
-Scalloped Potatoes
-Baked Herbed Potatoes
-Cajun Roasted Potatoes
(3) older individuals drank more tea than younger subjects, while younger people drank more soda than older people, and
(4) there were few significant differences in total fish and shellfish meals, although young people ate more meals of other types of meat.
Food containing potato with meat
-Meat and potato pie
-Meat and Potato Casserole
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_potato
1st way
Where?
Under blocks (set up small area for gardening) or set up sky gardens on the rooftops of buildings. (Environmentally friendly and it beautifies the buildings). Can also encourage private estate owners to dedicate some space to plant these potatoes. Encourage architects to design a space in condos for gardening.
The retired citizens living Singapore can plant sweet potatoes in mass to sell to factories and earn a living or as a hobby. The elderly citizens can do physical work out while planting the sweet potatoes. They can also consume the sweet potatoes that they have planted. This leads to a healthier lifestyle as they can exercise regularly and eat healthy food as the potato is rich in vitamins and minerals. They can plant them through aeroponics if land supply is limited. The people of Singapore can also learn to grow their own plants and crops this way. As it is easily accessible, it can be easily sold to markets or within the building or area itself. Thus, Singapore can become a cleaner and greener city!
2nd way
Where?
Green lungs places such as compassvale field, punggol park, Riverside Park.
Can employ gardeners and farmers to grow and harvest these sweet potatoes. These places are rather near to markets such as Sengkang wet market. Thus it can be easily sold. As it is grown in Singapore, it can be harvested and sold on the exact same day within hours, making it fresher than other imported food which takes hours or even days to be transported. As It is a park and serves as green lungs, it would not be demolished or used for new housing developments.
As the method of farming is aeroponics , no soil, fertilisers, insecticides and very little amount of water is needed, thus saving on cost and time to get these supplies.
Benefits of sweet potato
Health
1. -Sweet potato is rich in Vitamin A (betacarotene) and Vitamin C. Both Vitamins A and C are powerful antioxidants that work in the body to remove free radicals, this free radicals are chemicals that damage cells.
2. Sweet potato is good for stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon.
3. It is beneficial for low blood pressure.
4. May be helpful for hemorrhoid because of its high fiber content.
5. Sweet potato is a good food for people involved in heavy muscular work, since this food is high in vitamins and minerals.
6. Sweet potato may help prevent cancer in glands and organs with epithelial tissue due to its high Vitamin A content.
7. Sweet potato is a good food for diabetics, because it helped stabilize blood sugar levels.
-Save money on medical facilities and funding for research of cures
The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens
http://len7288.hubpages.com/hub/Health_Benefits_of_Sweet_Potato
Singapore’s climate
sweet potatoes require 4 months of warm temperatures to develop full size tubers, they are surprising easy to grow.
Exposure:
Full sun to Partial Shade. They generally prefer full sun, but appreciate some afternoon shade in hot, dry regions.
Days to Harvest:
Harvest roots in 4 months. Harvest leaves throughout season.
Sweet potatoes can grow well in Singapore’s hot and dry climate. Its is easy and fast to grow.
http://gardening.about.com/od/vegetables/p/Sweet-Potatoes.htm/
Diet of Singaporeans
(1) younger people ate more "fast food" than others
Fastfood including potato:
-Fried potato wedges
-potato chips
-french fries
-mash potato
(2) subjects aged 22-32 yr ate more meals in restaurants than older or younger people,
Restaurant recipes including potato:
-Whipped Potatoes
-Lyonnaise Potatoes
-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
-Twice Baked Potatoes with Mushrooms
-Baked Stuffed Potatoes Deluxe
-Scalloped Potatoes
-Baked Herbed Potatoes
-Cajun Roasted Potatoes
(3) older individuals drank more tea than younger subjects, while younger people drank more soda than older people, and
(4) there were few significant differences in total fish and shellfish meals, although young people ate more meals of other types of meat.
Food containing potato with meat
-Meat and potato pie
-Meat and Potato Casserole
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_potato
1st way
Where?
Under blocks (set up small area for gardening) or set up sky gardens on the rooftops of buildings. (Environmentally friendly and it beautifies the buildings). Can also encourage private estate owners to dedicate some space to plant these potatoes. Encourage architects to design a space in condos for gardening.
The retired citizens living Singapore can plant sweet potatoes in mass to sell to factories and earn a living or as a hobby. The elderly citizens can do physical work out while planting the sweet potatoes. They can also consume the sweet potatoes that they have planted. This leads to a healthier lifestyle as they can exercise regularly and eat healthy food as the potato is rich in vitamins and minerals. They can plant them through aeroponics if land supply is limited. The people of Singapore can also learn to grow their own plants and crops this way. As it is easily accessible, it can be easily sold to markets or within the building or area itself. Thus, Singapore can become a cleaner and greener city!
2nd way
Where?
Green lungs places such as compassvale field, punggol park, Riverside Park.
Can employ gardeners and farmers to grow and harvest these sweet potatoes. These places are rather near to markets such as Sengkang wet market. Thus it can be easily sold. As it is grown in Singapore, it can be harvested and sold on the exact same day within hours, making it fresher than other imported food which takes hours or even days to be transported. As It is a park and serves as green lungs, it would not be demolished or used for new housing developments.
As the method of farming is aeroponics , no soil, fertilisers, insecticides and very little amount of water is needed, thus saving on cost and time to get these supplies.
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