Sweet Facts About Sweet Potato

The sweet facts:


why should we junk junk foods in favor of sweet potato?" here are 14 sweet facts:
1. fiber- it helps the body rid itself of toxins and lowers the risk of constipation and colon cancer. and  "when eaten with skin on, sweet  potatoes have more fiber than oatmeal".

2. protein- it provides anti-oxidant activities that come from  the root storage  protein.

3. saturated fat content- sweet potato is almost fat-free! it is also low in sodium content.

4. vitamin A- sweet potato has the highest vitamin A among the root vegetables category.

5. vitamin C- a cup (200 grams) of cooked sweet potato is better than brocoli and cabbage in vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium content. because these nutrients are anti-inflammatory, they help reduce the severity of asthma.osteoarthritis.

6. vitamin B- it helps  transform homocysteine into harmless molecules.

7. anti-oxidants- purple-fleshed potatoes have higher concentration of antioxidants called anthocyanins and is 3.2 times higher than that of a blueberry variety. antioxidants help the body protect from lung and oral cavity cancers.

8. lowest in glycemic index- among the root vegetables,sweet potato has the lowest glycemic index. it also digest slowly, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar (from complex carbohydrates into glucose.)

9. anti-aging properties-  fight anti-aging with sweet potato.

10. potassium-  it regulates blood pressure levels and helps prevent heart attack, stroke, muscle crumps, and injury.

11. copper- sweet potato  contains copper that is important for enzyme reactions, energy production, and growth.

12. manganese- it keeps bones healthy and strong.

13. calcium- sweet potato contains calcium for bone density, muscle contraction,blood vessel contraction.

14. iron- sweet potato contains  1.4 mg of iron which is very good  when compared to green leafy vegetables like cabbage that has 1.8 mg per serving (170 g).