Description
Sweet Potato
Benefits of Sweet Potato
- They contains Carotenoids which might lower the risk of cancer. Purple potatoes are high in another natural compound called anthocyanin that might lower your chances of getting colorectal cancer.
- Compounds in sweet potatoes could help control blood sugar. When boiled, they are low on the glycemic index (GI), which means they won’t raise your blood sugar as quickly as high-GI foods.
- It can lower your LDL “bad” cholesterol, which may lower your odds of heart problems.
- Large amounts of beta-carotene and vitamin A, which are in it, can lower your chances of getting this eye disease, which is the most common cause of vision loss.
- Purple potatoes may help lower inflammation in your body and keep fat cells from growing, which may help you lose weight.
How to Use
They are very versatile that you can use it in any dish, from curries to soups.
- method of preparation includes: Boiling, grilling and baking, roasting.
