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 The OKINAWAN SWEET POTATO

I need to find these for my garden. 

What are the benefits over the ordinary sweet potato?

Sweet potatoes of all varieties are high in vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese. They are also a good source of copper, dietary fiber, vitamin B6, potassium and iron. Sweet potatoes are known to improve circulation and  blood studies have discovered significant antibacterial and antifungal properties. The primary nutritional benefit, and the one for which Okinawan sweet potatoes are especially prized, is their high antioxidant levels.

The antioxidant known as anthocyanin is the pigment which is responsible for the brilliant purple color of the flesh. It is the same pigment that gives blueberries, red grapes and red cabbage their color. Blueberries are well known for their high antioxidant levels, however, the Okinawan sweet potato actually has 150 percent more antioxidants than blueberries.  Antioxidants help to guard against cardiovascular disease and cancer.

I will on the search for these at local garden centers.....

Mashed Okinawan Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients:
3 lbs. Okinawan sweet potatoes
1 can of coconut milk
cinnamon powder to taste
salt to taste

Preparation:
1. Peel the Okinawan sweet potatoes and chop into 1 inch cubes.
2. Boil potatoes for 30 minutes or until soft (will turn dark purple), then drain.
3. Mash the purple potatoes while adding in coconut milk and cinnamon powder to taste. Add sea salt to taste if desired.
4. Makes 12 servings.