Sweet potato is amongst the oldest vegetables today, believed to be in consumption since centuries. In fact, the sweet potato relics found in Peruvian caves date back to 10,000 years ago and serve as the best proof of their consumption even in the prehistoric times.
Though sweet potatoes are native to Central America, they are cultivated in almost every country of the world today. At present, there are as many as 400 varieties of the vegetable, with the flesh ranging from white and yellow to orange in color and the thin skin being white, yellow, orange, red or purple.
This humber tuber is loaded with vitamins and is beneficial to health. Take a look ....
1. Rich in Dietary Fiber
- Lowers risk of constipation, colon and rectal cancer
- Good snack for those on weight loss as it gives feeling of fullness
- Minimise risk of heart disease
- help avoid stroke by bringing down low-density cholesterol and preventing blood clots.
2. Beta carotene
- fight against free radical, preventing cancer
3. Low glycemic index
- suitable for diaetics
4. High amoutn of Poatassim
- Helps body to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance as well as cell integrity
5. Iron and calcium
- ensures proper blood flow and improve bone density
