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Key benefits of sweet potatoe
Sweet potato is the richest low-fat source of vitamin E. It contributes to
heart health and is a good source of dietary antioxidants. It can help to
regulate high blood pressure and also helps anaemia. It may also protect
against inflammatory conditions.
How much sweet potatoe should you eat?
An average 200 g serving of sweet potato provides all the carotene needs of an
adult and more than double their vitamin E requirements.
Maximising the benefits of sweet potatoe
Sweet potatoes should be stored in a cool and dark place. Like most vegetables,
they should be eaten not too long after purchase, as their vitamin contents can
diminish over time.
Nutritional values of sweet potatoe
Calories 115
Carotenes 5,140mcg
Fibre 3,3g
Iron 0,9mg
Potassium 480mg
Vitamin C 23mg
Vitamin E 6mg
Zinc 0,4mg
Carbohydrates 21g
Glycaemic Index high
Per 100g baked
March 12th 2008 22:22
Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is a low-calories and fat free vegetable with an abundance of
healthy minerals such as beta-carotene, Vitamin A, C and E, magnesium,
potassium and rich in antioxidants.
These nutrients and minerals help to protect against heart attack and stroke,
reducing blood pressure and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance in the
body cells. Studies on animals have also shown that diabetics would benefit
from a diet which includes sweet potatoes as they help to stabilise blood sugar
levels and to lower insulin resistance. Taking into consideration of fibre
content, complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium
plus the other aforementioned minerals, the sweet potato is ranked highest in
nutritional value amongst other vegetables.
Purple sweet potato
Other reported health benefits of sweet potato include:
- Relieving the symptoms of stomach ulcers and inflamed conditions of the colon
- Haemorrhoids (piles)
- Cancer prevention in glands and organs with epithelial tissue
Roasted sweet potatoes
Nutritive Values of sweet potato (per 100 gm) are:
- 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
Sweet potatoes are available in many forms and varieties but none of them tend
to store well. They should be stored in cool, dark and dry places out of direct
sunlight.
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