Sweet potato with ham and cottage cheese filling Sweet sustenanceJacket potatoes aren't just comfort food. This one will fuel your evening workout The last things you want when you head to the gym after work are a rumbling stomach and a lack of energy. So to help you lift weights to your full potential, you need a substantial lunch packed with complex carbs, fibre, vitamins and the all-important protein. Eating this simple sweet potato dish for lunch gives you all that – and it’s ready in just six minutes.To makePrick one sweet potato with a fork and microwave for six minutes or until tender. Cut in half and fill with finely chopped extra lean ham, low-fat cottage cheese, a chopped spring onion and a pinch of fresh chopped coriander. Sweet potatoThese orange roots are a bountiful source of the mineral potassium, which is required for muscle contraction, nerve transmission, bone health, water balance and normal blood pressure. HamLean ham is full of slow-absorbing protein, which is essential for muscle building. It also helps you feel full, discouraging you from snacking on sugary badness. Cottage cheeseThis is a low-calorie source of riboflavin, a micronutrient vital for muscle growth and blood cell production, and high-quality protein. CorianderNot only does coriander add an exotic flavour to your dish, but the leaf will also help stimulate the secretion of insulin and lower blood sugar levels.
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