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Say Yes to Yacon: 10 Easy Ways to Incorporate It into Your Diet
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The many health benefits of Yacon, also known
as Peruvian ground apple, are well known. Ideal
for weight loss and diabetic diets, this crunchy
tuber is rich in fibre and makes for the perfect
low-calorie snack. Read on for 10 easy ways you
can make this delicious superfood part of your
everyday diet.
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1. Craving for something sweet? Try having Yacon. Simply peel and slice one tuber for a refreshingly sweet
mid-afternoon snack.
2. Instead of having apples in your Waldorf Salad, switch it up with chunks of Yacon. When preparing the
salad, remember to add Yacon last, sprinkled with a little lemon juice to prevent it from turning brown.
3. For a quick and healthy appetiser, serve grated Yacon with carrot strips and edamame peas. Finish off
with a drizzle of soya sauce.
4. Yacons also go well with Indian curry. Give the dish an update by throwing in Yacon chunks, chicken and
an assortment of diced carrots and peas.
5. Prepare Yacon Chinese-style by stir-frying shredded Yacon with chopped garlic, chilli and vinegar for a
dish that’s equal parts sweet, spicy and sour.
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6. Mix shredded Yacon with pinapple slices for a refreshing summertime salad.
7. Toss grated Yacon and carrot in mustard vinaigrette with a handful of sunflower seeds, South
American-style. Wrap it in a burrito or pair with brown rice for a tropical twist.
8. Stuff Vietnamese rice paper rolls with Yacon, shrimp and other julienned vegetables (e.g. cucumber,
carrot, capsicum) and serve with your favourite dipping sauce.
9. For a guilt-free treat, swap out the caramel sauce in desserts and use Yacon syrup instead. This sweet-
tasting ingredient can be found in local health food stores.
10. Drizzle dry oats with Yacon syrup and top with cinnamon powder for a delicious breakfast cereal mix.
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