Sweet potato is a popular food, useful for human health due to high fiber, carotene, vitamins and antioxidants.

 

Here are some reasons housewives should not miss this wonderful tuber in the family diet, according to Care2.

 

1. Sweet potatoes but do not increase blood sugar, fatigue or weight gain. Natural sugar in sweet potatoes will gradually penetrate into the blood, helping to balance the energy of the body.

 

2. Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, which helps maintain a balanced blood sugar level.

 

3. Each 100 grams of sweet potato it provides 86 calories, much lower than 118 calories in 10 grams of yogurt.

 

4. Sweet potatoes are high in protein. Protein in sweet potato is very special due to its ability to inhibit colon and rectal cancer in humans. The higher protein content in sweet potato, the greater the inhibition of cancer cell activity.

 

5. High levels of vitamin B6 in sweet potatoes reduce homocysteine ​​levels in the body. Homocysteine ​​is associated with degenerative and cardiovascular diseases. High levels of homocysteine ​​in the blood increase the risk of atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, and cerebrovascular accident.

 

6. Sweet potato is a good source of vitamin C to help prevent colds and flu. At the same time, vitamin C is also essential for bones and teeth, good for the digestive system and the formation of blood cells. Vitamin C also contributes to wound healing, creating collagen to help youth skin, reduce stress and protect the body from toxins that are high risk of cancer.

 

7. Vitamin D in sweet potato has the effect of supporting the immune system and promoting overall health. Vitamin D helps maintain healthy bones, heart, nerves, teeth, skin and thyroid.

 

8. Fermentation of vitamins in sweet potatoes provides energy to the body, reduces stress, promotes red blood cell production, white blood cells, boosts immunity and metabolizes proteins.

 

9. Sweet potatoes are also a source of magnesium. Magnesium is not only an important mineral for stress, but also an important factor for the healthy development of skeletal muscle, cardiovascular function and nerves.

 

10. Potassium is an important electrolyte that helps control heart rate and nerve signals. Just like other electrolytes, potassium has many essential functions, including muscle relaxation, swelling reduction, protection and control of kidney function. Sweet potatoes are a great source of potassium that you can not ignore.

 

11. Orange on the sweet potato shells is a sign that the levels of carotene are very high. Carotene helps strengthen eyesight, boost the immune system, prevent oxidation and prevent aging. A study of 124,000 people at Harvard University found that people who ate more carotene-rich foods in their diet reduced their risk of lung cancer by more than 32 percent.

 

In addition, women with the highest levels of carotene have the lowest risk of recurrence of breast cancer. This is the conclusion of women from WHEL (Women's Diet and Diet) after conducting a study on women completing the first stage of the disease.

12. Beta carotene is a precursor of vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A maintains bright eyes and healthy skin. At the same time, beta carotene has been shown to protect the body from carcinogens. This is also a good source of nutrients in sweet potatoes.

 

Recently, scientists have discovered a group of nutrients in sweet potato called batatoside, which is resistant to bacterial and fungal properties.

 

Recent studies have shown that cyanidins and peonidins in sweet potato have the potential to reduce the negative impact of heavy metals on human health.