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Why Purple Yams (Ube) Are the Trendiest New Dessert Ingredient Cynthia Sass / Health.com Jan 31, 2017

Ube becoming trendy in the US and other countries :

Why Purple Yams (Ube) Are the Trendiest New Dessert Ingredient
Cynthia Sass / Health.com
Jan 31, 2017
"Ube is in the same family as root veggies like sweet potatoes and yuca, and has long been a staple in the Philippines. With a nutrient profile similar to orange-colored yams, one cup of ube contains almost 40 grams of carbohydrates (5 of which are dietary fiber), some protein (roughly 2 grams per cup), and no fat. Like the more common yams, ube is packed with immune-supporting vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, a mineral that acts as a natural de-"bloater, and helps regulate heart function and blood pressure while fighting muscle cramps.

"But ube's purple pigment provides beneficial antioxidants. A study published in the journal Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry found that purple yams from the Philippines contain several antioxidants, including anthocyanins, which have been linked to anti-inflammatory effects, brain health and protection against heart disease and cancer.
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Anthocyanins may also have some fat-fighting potential. In a recent Japanese study, published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers fed groups of mice a fatty diet with and without anthocyanins. The mice given anthocyanins didn’t gain body weight or body fat, and didn’t experience a rise in blood sugar, insulin, and blood fats. Researchers concluded that anthocyanins may act as a “functional food component” that offers protection against obesity and diabetes—at least in mice."


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Ube : The Purple Yam
Filipino ube ice cream is made with purple yam. Peter Tsai Photography—Getty Images

Why Purple Yams Are the Trendiest New Dessert Ingredient

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Have you noticed the gorgeous, violet-hued desserts popping up on Instagram and Pinterestlately? The star ingredient is ube (pronounced OO-BAE), a purple yam that can be mashed or pureed and incorporated into sweet treats. There's ube ice cream, pudding, frosting, doughnuts, even pop tarts.

But can it really make your favorite dessert healthier?

Ube is in the same family as root veggies like sweet potatoes and yuca, and has long been a staple in the Philippines. With a nutrient profile similar to orange-colored yams, one cup of ube contains almost 40 grams of carbohydrates (5 of which are dietary fiber), some protein (roughly 2 grams per cup), and no fat. Like the more common yams, ube is packed with immune-supporting vitamins A and C, as well as potassium, a mineral that acts as a natural de-bloater, and helps regulate heart function and blood pressure while fighting muscle cramps.

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