Sweet potatoes are not only delicious but they are a very nutritious root vegetable. Sweet potatoes can be used for both sweet and savory dishes from pies to sweet potato fries. Nutrition Sciences have discovered that sweet potato's are one of the best sources of Vitamin A1 and are chucked full of other vitamins such as Vitamin B5, riboflavin, niacin, thiamin, and carotenoids. Looking for a delicious Sweet Potato Recipe? Check out our Sweet and Savory Breakfast Hast recipe and meal kit. This dish is not healthy and nutritious and is versatile enough to be used for Breakfast lunch or dinner. Here are 15 health benefits of sweet potato.
Sweet Potatoes can help to prevent Vitamin A Deficiency. Vitamin A is useful in fighting infections, decreasing dry eyes, and can decrease mortality for both pregnant and lactating women and children (West Jr., 2003)
Sweet Potatoes can assist in the management of diabetes. Studies have shown that sweet potatoes can minimize the occurrence of insulin resistance and low blood sugar levels and high blood sugar in diabetics (McClelland, Allen & Zakir, 2007)
Sweet Potatoes can help manage stress levels. Sweet potatoes contain large amounts of magnesium which is essential mineral for normal body functioning and reduction of stress and anxiety (Deans, 2011).
Sweet Potatoes contain anti-inflammatory activity. Studies have shown that sweet potatoes extracts were capable of inhibiting production of some active inflammatory components in the body. (Sugata et al., 2015).
Sweep Potatoes can help protect, prevent, and manage cancer. Studies have shown that some sweet potatoes have elements that can inhibit the growth of specific cancers of the breast, gastric and colon (Sugata et al, 2015).
These are just some of the powerful benefits that sweet potatoes can offer. Sweet potatoes can offer these benefits and much more. Please check out our amazing sweet potatoes recipes and Meal kits offered on this site.
References
Deans, E. (2011). Magnesium and the brain: The original Chill Pill. Psychology Today. Retrieved from: Psychologytoday.com
McClelland, J., W., Allen, J., C., & Zakir, S. (2007). Bio-Medicine effects of sweet potato in people with diabetes. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 108(8), A104. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jada.2007.05.396
Sugata, M., Lin, C-Y., & Shih, Y-C. (2015). Anti-inflammatory and anticancer activites of taiwanese purple-fleshed sweet potatoes (ipomoea batatas L. Lam) Extracts. BioMed Research International. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/768093
West Jr., K. (2003). Vitamin A deficiency disorders in children and women. Food and Nutrition Bulletin, 24(4 Suppl). S78-S90. https://doi.org/10.1177/15648265030244s204
