Sweet potatoes
Sweet potato benefits
Sweet potatoes are nutritious, high in fiber, very filling, and delicious. They can be eaten boiled, baked, steamed, or fried. They are usually orange but also found in other colors, such as white, red, pink, violet, yellow, and purple.
Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta carotene, vitamin C, and potassium.
Like other whole plant foods, sweet potatoes contain a number of plant compounds that may affect your health.
Health benefits of sweet potatoes
- Prevention of vitamin A deficiency
- Improved blood sugar regulation
- Reduced oxidative damage and cancer risk
