Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes (Ipomoea batatas)

One of the neglected but nutritious foods is Sweet Potatoes. According to health experts "Loaded with beta-carotene and skin-boosting nutrients, sweet potatoes are good choice for weight loss. There is no fat and it contains lots of fiber with only a few calories. The fiber and water content in any type of food prevents us from over-eating.

Sweet Potatoes

The advantages of Sweet Potatoes are

  1. Low-calorie
  2. Fiber-rich
  3. Filled with water content
  4. low glycemic index

 

So, it helps us in 

1. Controlling Diabetes

2. Healthy Vision

3. Strengths our Brain

4. Boosts immunity

5. Good for the skin

6. Combating Cardiovascular diseases

7. Combating Cancers

8. Lose weight

 

Nutrition Facts:

Sources include: USDA

Amount Per 100 grams

Calories 86% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.1 g    0%

Saturated fat 0 g0%

Polyunsaturated fat 0 g 

Monounsaturated fat 0 g             

Cholesterol  0 mg0%

Sodium  55 mg   2%

Potassium 337 mg 9%

Total Carbohydrate 20 g     6%

Dietary fiber 3 g       12%

Sugar 4.2 g          

Protein 1.6 g     3%

Vitamin A        283%     

Vitamin C          4%

Calcium             3%          

Iron    3%

Vitamin B-6     10%

Magnesium      6%

*Per cent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Our daily values may be higher or lower depending on our calorie needs.

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