PALEO “POTATO” WEDGES : 5 WAYS to eat Jerusalem Artichokes: I love chips. I also love eating paleo-style. I have more energy that way. But potatoes are high starch, high sugar, and not paleo friendly. These are jerusalem artichoke wedges. And they have satisfied my Saturday night chip craving most impressively! No need to peel, just wash (scrub if you must but I like the crispy skin), roast in olive oil for 35-45 minutes and season with sea salt. Absolutely delicious. JERUSALEM ARTICHOKES FOR WEIGHT LOSS AND HEALTH: 1) They are a tuber not a potato 2) They are low in starch 3) Unlike the potato where starch breaks down to glucose affecting blood sugar, the Jerusalem Artichoke is high in a type of carbohydrate called inulin which only breaks down to fructose in the colon. As a result, they have a very low glycemic index and barely affect blood sugar levels. 4) They are excellent for digestive disorders 5) They are rich in prebiotics (encouraging the growth of good gut bacteria) 6) Inulin: Inulin, the carbohydrate found in Jerusalem artichokes, is counted as a prebiotic because it is not readily digestible. Inulin is different from insulin. 7) Inulin has been used therapeutically on humans throughout history for the relief of constipation, lowering of blood glucose levels, improvement of calcium absorption, reduction of triglycerides and LDL cholesterol and the inhibition of the growth of various kinds of cancer. 8) They are a rich source of Potassium, Phosphorus, B vitamins and iron. WAYS TO ENJOY THEM: 1) Simply roast and eat like potato wedges 2) Add roasted to make warm salads 3) Puree with some hot stock to make a lovely smooth soup 4) Bake whole with the skin on and serve cut open with some butter (like mini jacket potatoes) 5) Cut into small cubes and sauté with garlic and thyme
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 18:49:23 +0000
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