HEALTH TIP #24

The latest in our series of easy ways to stay healthy

Sweet potatoes and yams: Not just for holidays... These powerhouse foods contain higher amounts of beta-carotene and vitamin C than carrots, more protein than wheat and rice, and more fiber than oat bran.

Sweet potatoes and yams also happen to be a rich source of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone). This is a precursor hormone -- a substance that remains latent until it converts into a hormone that the body needs. DHEA can become estrogen, progesterone, or testosterone, all essential for your body’s anti-aging defenses to work. As one ages, however, the body’s levels of precursor hormones like DHEA drop precipitously.

Eat these vegetables year-round and celebrate a long life!

- (Source: Secrets of Longevity, By Dr. Maoshing Ni)