FATHER SATURNINO URIOS UNIVERSITY

San Francisco St. Butuan City 8600, Region XIII Caraga,

Philippines
Nursing Program

RESOURCE MANUAL

Activity: Cooking Demo for Livelihood Program

Title/Topic: Kamoteng Turon
Discussant: Group 7
Time Allotment: 30 minutes

I. Introduction

Healthy food provides us the nutrients and energy to develop and grow, to be active and healthy,
to move, play, work, think, and learn. These healthy foods improve our immune system,
preventing us from falling sick easily, and a strong immunity fights against all disease-causing
bacteria and viruses. In addition, food has a great influence on us, and therefore, we need to
practice the habit of a proper diet considering the nutritional value of the food.

DESCRIPTION: Kamote Turon, a type of sweet potato wrapped in a lumpia wrapper and then
fried.

II. Planning and Preparation

 Gather the ingredients needed

 Wash hands properly and surfaces
 Wash the sweet potatoes before cooking it
 Make sure that the cooking tools to use are still working and not defective
 Secure chopping board
 Keep a rubbish bowl nearby for convenience

III. Recipe

INGREDIENTS
 Kamote  Condense
 Lumpia wrapper  Cooking oil
 Cheese  Butter

PROCEDURE:
1. Wash and boil sweet potatoes (camote) in a pot of water until fork tender. Drain water and let
it cool. After it cool for a bit peel off sweet potatoes skin. Mash sweet potatoes using a fork or a
masher.
2. Add condensed milk to mash sweet potatoes and add the butter. Mix well.
3. Place a spoonful of the mixture into the lumpia wrapper. Fold the sides of the wrapper and
roll. Dab edges of the wrapper with water and roll to seal. Repeat process until you finish all the
mixture.
4. Fry kamote turon in a heated oil. Turn every 3 minutes to fry the kamote turon evenly. Turn
off the heat and removed the kamote turon from the pan and drain the excess oil.

IV. Benefits
Sweet potatoes are nutritious, packing a good amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, and manganese
into each serving. They also have anticancer properties and may promote immune function and
offer other health benefits. Sweet potatoes are sweet, starchy root vegetables that are grown
worldwide. They come in a variety of sizes and colors — including orange, white, and purple —
and are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Not to mention, they provide a number
of health benefits and are easy to add to your diet.

The following are the surprising health benefits of sweet potatoes:

1. Highly nutritious. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. One
cup, or 200 grams (g), of baked sweet potato with skin provides:
● Calories: 180
● Carbs: 41 g
● Protein: 4 g
● Fat: 0.3 g
● Fiber: 6.6 g
● Vitamin A: 213% of the Daily Value (DV)
● Vitamin C: 44% of the DV
● Manganese: 43% of the DV
● Copper: 36% of the DV
● Pantothenic acid: 35% of the DV
● Vitamin B6: 34% of the DV
● Potassium: 20% of the DV
● Niacin: 19% of the DV

In addition, sweet potatoes — especially the orange and purple varieties — are rich in
antioxidants that protect your body from free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that
can damage DNA and trigger inflammation. Free radical damage has been linked to chronic
illnesses like cancer, heart disease, and aging. Therefore, eating antioxidant-rich foods is good
for your health.

2. Promote gut health. The fiber and antioxidants in sweet potatoes can be beneficial for gut
health. Sweet potatoes contain two types of fiber: soluble and insoluble. Your body cannot digest
either type. Therefore, fiber stays within your digestive tract and provides a variety of gut-related
health benefits. Certain types of soluble fiber — known as viscous fibers — absorb water and
soften your stool. On the other hand, non-viscous, insoluble fibers don’t absorb water and add
bulk. Some soluble and insoluble fibers can also be fermented by the bacteria in your colon,
creating compounds called short-chain fatty acids that fuel the cells of your intestinal lining and
keep them healthy and strong. Fiber-rich diets containing 20–33 g of fiber per day have been
linked to a lower risk of colon cancer and more regular bowel movements. The antioxidants in
sweet potatoes may provide gut benefits as well. Test-tube studies have found that antioxidants
in purple sweet potatoes promote the growth of healthy gut bacteria, including certain
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus species. Greater amounts of these types of bacteria within the
intestines are associated with better gut health and a lower risk of conditions like irritable bowel
syndrome (IBS) and infectious diarrhea.

3. May have cancer-fighting properties. Sweet potatoes offer various antioxidants, which may
help protect against certain types of cancers. Anthocyanins — a group of antioxidants found in
purple sweet potatoes — have been found to slow the growth of certain types of cancer cells in
test-tube studies, including those of the bladder, colon, stomach, and breast. Similarly, mice fed
diets rich in purple sweet potatoes showed lower rates of early-stage colon cancer — suggesting
that the anthocyanins in the potatoes may have a protective effect. Extracts of sweet potato peels
have also been found to have anti-cancer properties in test-tube and animal studies. However,
studies have yet to test these effects in humans.

4. Support healthy vision. Sweet potatoes are incredibly rich in beta carotene, the antioxidant
responsible for the vegetable’s bright orange color. In fact, one cup (200 g) of baked orange
sweet potato with skin provides more than double the amount of beta carotene that the average
adult needs per day. Beta carotene is converted to vitamin A in your body and used to form light-
detecting receptors inside your eyes. Severe vitamin A deficiency is a concern in developing
countries and can lead to a special type of blindness known as xerophthalmia. Eating foods rich
in beta carotene, such as orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, may help prevent this condition. Purple
sweet potatoes also seem to have vision benefits. Test-tube studies have found that the
anthocyanins they provide can protect eye cells from damage, which may be significant to
overall eye health.

5. May enhance brain function. Consuming purple sweet potatoes may improve brain function.
One animal study found that the anthocyanins in purple sweet potatoes could help protect the
brain by reducing inflammation and preventing free radical damage. Another study found that
supplementing with anthocyanin-rich sweet potato extract could reduce markers of inflammation
and improve spatial working memory in mice, possibly due to its antioxidant properties. No
studies have been done to test these effects in humans, but in general, diets rich in fruits,
vegetables, and antioxidants are associated with a 13% lower risk of mental decline and
dementia.

6. May support your immune system. Orange-fleshed sweet potatoes are one of the richest
natural sources of beta carotene, a plant-based compound that is converted to vitamin A in your
body. Vitamin A is critical to a healthy immune system, and low blood levels have been linked
to reduced immunity. It’s also key for maintaining healthy mucous membranes, especially in the
lining of your gut. The gut is where your body is exposed to many potential disease-causing
pathogens. Therefore, a healthy gut is an important part of a healthy immune system. Studies
have shown that vitamin A deficiency increases gut inflammation and reduces the ability of your
immune system to respond properly to potential threats. No studies have been conducted to
determine whether sweet potatoes, in particular, have an effect on immunity, but eating them
regularly can help prevent vitamin A deficiency.

V. Budget

KAMOTE TURON PRICES OF INGREDIENTS

1/2 kilo kamote (Sweet Potatoes) ________________Php25.00
Cheese______________________________________ Php45.00
Lumpia Wrapper ______________________________Php25.00
Condensed Milk _______________________________Php30.00
Cooking Oil ___________________________________Php20.00
Butter________________________________________Php30.00
Total: Php 175.00

References:
GUIDE TO CONDUCTING PARTICIPATORY COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS TO
IMPROVE COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING PRACTICES. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2023

Prepared by:
James Dairol
Ruben Dararman
Jean De Vera
Ana Mae Dequito
Chrizley Shawn Deronia
Cristine Ann Dy
Kyle Audrex Exaltacion
Marry Rose Gernale
Gerka Kong
Novah Ladroma
Wendylene Leones
John Oliver Putong