Sweet potato

Sweet potato:

Sweet potato is a large starchy vegetable which is inexpensive and delicious.

Nutritional values with Sweet potato:

• Sweet potato is a food which gives strength to heart.
• Sweet potato contains Vitamin-A, B3, B5, B6, C.
• Sweet potato contains 'globulin' in protein form.
• Sweet potato contains all essential amino acids.
• Sweet potato improves blood percentage and decreases hunger.
• Sweet potato leaves contains more amount of vitamin - A. In Philippines Tender leaves are used in cooking.
• Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene which is greater than green leafy veggies. Beta-carotene turns to vitamin-a in our body.
• Sweet potato is an anti inflammatory agent which reduces body pains.
• Sweet potato, even it’s a tuber it regulates blood sugar levels.
• Sweet potato is rich source of manganese which is helpful for persons suffering from anemia.
• Sweet potato has vitamin-C which improves immunity power in the body to fight against diseases.
• Sweet Potato contains good amounts of potassium which helps in controlled heart beat, nerve transmission, muscle contraction and to maintain water balance, controlled blood pressure.
• Sweet potato (15.4%) got more potassium than bananas (12%).
• Sweet potato contains copper which helps in absorbing iron to produce blood cells.
• Sweet potato has phyto-neutrints which guards against asthma, allergies and fevers.
• Sweet potato is god’s gift for cigarette smokers, it fulfill primary deficiency of vitamin-a.
• Sweet potato eliminates cancer radicals in the body due to presence of Vitamin-A, C.
• Sweet potato contains good amount of fiber which relieves constipation and helps easy digestion.
• Sweet potatoes have very low level of fat (1%). which is good for people to lose weight.
• Sweet potato is rich in vitamin-a. One large sweet potato is enough for a week to maintain Vitamin-a level in body.
• Sweet potato antioxidant power value differ by it colors. Orange colored sweet potato contains beta-carotene, Purple colored contains anythocyanin.
• Sweet potato contains iron which is responsible for producing blood cells.
• Sweet potato can be compared with carrot in vitamin-A comparison.
• Sweet potato reduces stomach ulcers due to rich in nutrients.
• Sweet potato contains magnesium which helps to lower blood pressure and protect bones and joints flexibility.
• Sweet potatoes are used in skin cosmetic industry due to high level of vitamin-A which fights against aging.
• Sweet potato release 86 calories of energy per 100grams of consumption.

Cautions with Sweet potato:

• Sweet potato contains small amounts of oxalate which forms Calcium stones in kidneys for some people.
• Sweet potato can be avail in different colors yellow, orange, red, brown and purple.
• Sweet potato in orange color is often confused and called as Yam.
• Sweet potato pie, sweet potato casserole, sweet potato fries are popular recipes with sweet potato. But boiled sweet potato is good for health.