5 Incredible Health Benefits Of Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes are have quickly grown in popularity for their health promoting abilities, great taste and tremendous amount of nutrients they contain. You can add them to you diet a number of different ways, such as baking them and eating them on their own or using them in a number of healthy recipes. Lets discuss some of the amazing health benefits of eating sweet potatoes regularly.

1. First, sweet potatoes are known as a nutrient powerhouse due to all of the healthy vitamins, minerals, nutrients and healthy compounds they contain. This includes vitamin A, C and B6, copper, potassium and pantothenic acid. They also contain great levels of dietary fibre, with just one medium sweet potato containing about 4 grams of fibre. They are also packed with many antioxidant compounds.

2. Eating sweet potatoes regularly can also help to improve digestion. As mentioned previously, they are a great source of fibre. This fibre can help to increase bulk, prevent constipation and promote the movement of wastes through the intestines. Also, sweet potatoes are easily digestible, help to sooth the intestines and stomach and are a great source of magnesium, which can help facilitate digestion.

3. Sweet potatoes also contain many unique and powerful antioxidant compounds which can promote our overall health and boost our immunity. They are an amazing source of beta-carotene. This compound is a powerful antioxidant that can help to promote the health of our vision, cleanse the skin and even improve respiratory health. The other great antioxidant compounds in sweet potatoes also help to eliminate free radicals and prevent disease, such as heart disease.

4. They can also have benefits for those individuals suffering from diabetes or those who are at risk of developing the disease. Studies have shown that sweet potatoes can help to stabilize blood sugar while regulating blood sugar levels. Sweet potatoes can also help to improve insulin sensitivity, helping the body to maintain normal blood sugar. As well, the fibre in sweet potatoes can help to prevent blood sugar spikes.

5. Lastly, regular consumption of sweet potatoes can help to boost and improve brain function. Studies have found that due to their high and diverse levels of nutrients and antioxidants, they can help to improve memory and enhance brain function. Eating sweet potatoes consistently may help to prevent oxidative damage in the brain and brain aging, improving cognitive ability. Their inflammation reducing affects can also be beneficial in this regard.

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[freydisandchris]

SPs do work wonders for me; when I'm eating them regularly I feel I really get to evacuate my bowels satisfactorily because my stools become much easier to pass. I think they're excellent for that - and they taste great to boot!

[aaaht]

I bake my sweet potatoes then mash them, adding some cinnamon. I eat them throughout the week, warmed up in the microwave, usually part of a light lunch or even with breakfast. Inexpensive, nutritious, and delicious.

[Oziomaofafrica]

I'm having a sweet potato/ banana smoothie with spinach and cinnamon

[saeedabubakar]

I love sweet potato already but after watching this vid I will eat more than before

[xenawarrior]

I love sweet potato pie, potato salad made with sweet potatoes is healthier and sweet potatoes in my soup
Ground provisions are the best food to eat
Sweet potato fries taste good also

[Thony_Eraser]

We have farm of sweet potato . delicious & sweet.

[jamesnjuguna]

Sweet potatoes are truely beneficial and cost effective.