Health Benefits of Sweet Potato

Health Benefits of Sweet Potato :

1. Sweet potato is rich in Vitamin A (betacarotene) and Vitamin C. Both Vitamins A and C are powerful antioxidants that work in the body to remove free radicals, this free radicals are chemicals that damage cells.
2. Sweet potato is good for stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon.
3. It is beneficial for low blood pressure.
4. May be helpful for hemorrhoid because of its high fiber content.
5. Sweet potato is a good food for people involved in heavy muscular work, since this food is high in vitamins and minerals.
6. Sweet potato may help prevent cancer in glands and organs with epithelial tissue due to its high Vitamin A content.
7. Sweet potato is a good food for diabetics, because it helped stabilize blood sugar levels.

Nutritive Values : Per 100 gm.

• Vitamin A : 7,700 I.U.
• Vitamin B : Thiamine .09 mg.;
• Riboflavin : .05 mg.
• Niacin : .6 mg.
• Vitamin C : 22 mg.
• Calcium : 30 mg.
• Iron : .7 mg.
• Phosphorus : 49 mg.
• Potassium : 300 mg.
• Fat : .7 gm.
• Carbohydrates : 27.9 gm.
• Protein : 1.8 gm.
• Calories : 123