" When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive -- to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. "- Marcus Aurelius
This has been my morning mantra for more than 10 years. It keeps me grounded. It allows me to calm my thoughts about all those I care for as a physician/ healer. Being alive is a privilege . Being healthy with the ability to think, act, breathe and love is a greater privilege
What do you think of when you hear " Morning Glory" Did you know that this is the September Flower ? Do you think of the Katherine Hepburn flower ? Do you think of a sweet potato ? Do you think of the ' morning glory' pool at Yellowstone National Park ?
There are 1000 or more species of morning glory. There are approximately 650 climbing or shrubbery, temperate or tropical species comprise the genus Ipomoea ( Family Convolvulaceae)
Most morning glory flowers unravel into full bloom in the early morning. The flowers usually start to fade a few hours before the "petals" start showing visible curling. They prefer full solar exposure throughout the day, and mesic soils. Some morning glories, such as Ipomoea muricata, are night-blooming flowers. Most of you are familiar with the I tricolor, or the Heavenly Blue and still more are familiar with the I.alba, the fragrant moon flower that opens at night. This is the one that I am most drawn to. The calyces's of the moon flower can be eaten and used as a curry.
There are species of morning glory that can be eaten. I batatas is a commonly eaten morning glory family throughout the world. It is commonly known as the sweet potato. The sweet potato is a dicotyledonous plant that belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. Its large, starchy, sweet-tasting, tuberous roots are an important root vegetable. The young leaves and shoots are sometimes eaten as greens
It also has been used medically for thousands of years. It does taste delicious, and has less sugar than a white potato. It has been used for burns, asthma and bug bites.
One cup of sweet potatoes contains many amino acids, protein, vitamins and supplements. Some of these include tyrosine, valine, methionine, carotene, Vitamin C, folate, B vitamins and numerous minerals
A sweet potato should be your vegetable at least three times per week.
You should try Patrick and Gina Neely's recipe.. Twice Baked Sweet Potato. Also Rick makes a great tasty sweet potato- I had one last night
Until tomorrow....
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