Students from the IPN created a pancake mix using sweet potato, chia seeds, and cranberries , therefore, it is a great option for diabetics , people with obesity , those with high cholesterol levels , and for those who suffer from celiac disease .
Moreover, the pancake mix is rich in vitamins , minerals , fiber , Omega 3 , and antioxidants .
The students from the Interdisciplinary Health Science Center (CICS) explained sweet potato is rich in fiber , carbohydrates , and starch . Furthermore, it is also rich in B6 Vitamin and has a low glycemic index , which helps to stabilize glucose levels .
The students also explained that chia is an important source of Omega 3, fiber, glutamic acid, arginine, leucine, valine, serine, phenylalanine , as well as antioxidants .
On the other hand, cranberries are rich in fiber, antioxidants , and prevent the formation of LDL cholesterol.
For now, the product is only being used at a pilot plant at the CICS , nevertheless, the students said that they want to introduce the pancake mix into the market and create others mixes to make cookies, bread , and c akes .
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