7 SURPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS OF SWEET POTATO

7 Surprising Health Benefits Of Sweet Potato




By Alijuina Herw
Posted Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11:43am EDT
Keywords: cancer, detox, diabetes, Health benefits of sweet potato, heart disease, immune system, mental health, Natural remedies, Toxins
The scientific name of sweet potato is Ipomoea Batatas, it is a dicotyledonous plant and belongs to Convolvulaceae family. If consumed in moderation, sweet potatoes can provide a rich concentration of nutrients.
Many scientific research has proven that sweet potato Contain antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and disease-fighting components. So here are some benefits you can get from sweet potato.

7 Surprising Health benefits of sweet potato

Cancer prevention
As these roots are packed with beta carotene, regular Consumption of sweet potatoes reduced the risk of kidney cancer and also associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer in pre-menopausal women.

Diabetes
It is a very good blood sugar regulator, helps to stabilize and lower insulin resistance.

Boost immunity
Sweet potato best for boosting immunity as it is a great source of anti oxidant vitamins and beta carotene.

Heart diseases
Enriched with high potassium and vitamin B6, it helps to prevent heart attack and stroke. It helps maintain electrolyte balance in the body cells, as well as blood pressure and normal heart function.

Improves digestion
Sweet potatoes helps relieve from several stomach problems like indigestion, constipation and acidity. Due to high fiber content, it helps stomach and intestine aid in proper digestion.

Arthritis inflammations
Having beta cryptoxanthin prevents inflammations of rheumatoid arthritis if consuming in moderation.

Skin care
Sweet potato protects the skin from the damaging ultra violet rays and also repair damged cell. Because it has sufficient levels of beta carotene/vitamin A. Which also protects the eyes from vision loss.

You can get more benefits from Sweet potato soup as it delicious and easy to make , This recipe serves up a nice dose of carbs while still making protein the star.
Sweet potato soup recipe

Ingredients:

1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 medium Onion, chopped
1/2 clove minced Garlic
1 cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth
1 medium Sweet Potato, peeled and diced
4 large Carrots, peeled and sliced
1 Red Pepper, peeled and sliced
1 tbsp. chopped Ginger
1/4 cup low fat Greek Yogurt
Cilantro (optional)

Direction:

-Heat oil in a pan and then add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until onion is tender.
-Put chicken broth and two cups of water. Wait to a boil.
-Now Add sweet potatoes, carrots, red pepper, and ginger. Cook for 15 minutes.
-Remove from stove put in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Now remove the vegetable pieces and puree them in the blender until thick.
-Pour back into the soup and then return to the heat, cooking for next 15-20 minutes until thickened .
-Once almost finished, add yogurt and stir. Serve as soon as possible.

Sources:

1) home.howstuffworks.com

2) bodybuilding.com

3) healthyliving.azcentral.com

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