Indian or sweet potatoes is not an everyday ingredient in the kitchen. This type of potato is
grown massively in America, Africa, Asia, and lately in Europe too. You won’t be mistaken if you
swap the ordinary potato with sweet potato, and here are some reasons why:
Source of Vitamins
Sweet potato contains vitamin B6, a large amount of vitamin C and vitamin E. With its regular
consumption, the risk of catching cold and viruses is reduced significantly, and your body will
quickly deal with diseases. In addition, sweet potato reduces stress and protects the body from
toxins that may be related to the genesis of cancer.
Rich with magnesium and potassium
One of the strongest anti-stress mineral is magnesium, and you can find it in the sweet potatoes. This mineral is essential to our body for healthy arteries, bones, heart, muscles and nerves. Potassium found in vegetables regulate the rhythm of the heart beat, and the nervous system. In addition, potassium helps prevent kidney disease and it relaxes your muscles.
Vast amounts of beta-carotene
Sweet potatoes has strong orange color, which means it contains large amount of beta-
carotene. Thus, this vegetable helps maintain our vision, strengthens our immune system and
contains strong antioxidant that protects us from cancer.
Controlling the sugar in our blood
Although it contains carbohydrates, sweet potatoes help regulate the level of sugar in our blood.
They are rich in fiber, which means it slows down the release of glucose in the blood and helps
us regulate the sugar in the blood. You can consume the sweet potato cooked in various ways. Bake it in the oven, cook it on a barbecue and make a sweet potato pyre. You can also use it in your soup or stews or even add it to your morning shake.
