Do not hesitate to integrate the sweet potato into your meals every day... In place of the potato from time to time, do not hesitate! And why? Because it's good, it's good, and, IT'S GOOD!
- Sweet potato is rich in vitamin A (beta carotene) and vitamin C. Both vitamins A and C are powerful antioxidants that work in the body to eliminate free radicals, free radicals are chemicals that damage cells.
- Sweet potatoes are good for stomach ulcers and conditions of inflammation of the colon.
- Sweet potato is beneficial for low blood pressure.
- Sweet potato can be useful for hemorrhoids because of its high fiber content.
- Sweet potato is good food for people involved in intense muscle work since this food is rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Sweet potato can help prevent cancer of the glands and organs with epithelial tissue because of its high vitamin A content.
- Sweet potato is good food for diabetics because it helps to stabilize blood sugar levels.
Very rich in antioxidant components, sweet potato repels the onset of degenerative disorders related to age. This fruit-vegetable of South American origin prevents the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases, the appearance of certain cancers (prostate, gallbladder ...) and many diseases related to aging. Sweet potato also contains many good nutrients, vitamins (B2, B6, C, A) and beta-carotene. In any case, the skin and leaves of the sweet potato are as rich as the flesh. However, only young leaves should be consumed.
The beneficial components of sweet potatoes vary according to their pigmentation. Those whose skin is purple are rich in Anthocyanins, a flavonoid anti-cancer, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. And those whose skin is white are recommended to stabilize the insulin level of diabetics. The most consumed, however, are red-orange sweet potatoes. These are the species-richest in good nutrients like copper and manganese.
Cancer
The results of an epidemiological study indicate that men who have a typical "South American" diet of sweet potatoes, dried beans, okras (or gombos) and rice, may be at risk. Prostate cancer has been reduced
in India study found that consumption of cruciferous vegetables and sweet potatoes was associated with a lower risk of gall bladder cancer
In Japan, researchers have found that Significant decrease in the risk of breast cancer in pre-menopausal women was correlated with increased consumption of several vegetables, including sweet potatoes. As for sweet potato leaves, they could offer protection against lung cancer.
Cardiovascular illnesses
Sweet potato, it contains, reduces the oxidation of "bad" cholesterol a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
Sweet potato leaves may also have a protective effect on the inner lining of blood vessels. The results of an in vitro study demonstrated that leaf extracts cause relaxation of the blood vessels, particularly those of the aorta.
Liver function. A study has shown that drinking a purple sweet potato beverage improves liver function in men who are at risk for hepatitis Diabetes. According to 3 studies, an extract of a type of white-skinned sweet potato (grown mainly in South America and Japan) could decrease insulin resistance and thus improve glycemic control.
Cognitive Disorders. Some pigments contained in purple sweet potato would slow the deterioration of cognitive function and reverse some memory disorders
Note that the leaves of the plant are fit for consumption.
What does sweet potato contain?
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B6
- Copper
- Manganese
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B5
- Vitamin C
How to consume sweet potato?
Sweet potato is a rather fragile product. It can be stored for a maximum of one week in the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. It must be chosen, firm and odorless to be sure of its quality. The sweet potato is eaten cooked and with the skin. It is cooked in water, baked and fried for sweet and savory dishes. In general, it replaces the potato because of its similar consistency. It is excellent in chips, puree, and gratin. In addition, this surprising vegetable perfectly accompanies meat and fish. Leaves, for their part, are cooked like spinach.
Sweet sweets lovers find sweet potatoes a dream ingredient because they are delicious in ice cream, cakes, and marmalade. To bring an exotic touch to your table, propose the sweet potato in the form of croquettes, enhanced with an assortment of spices (vanilla, clove, ginger, cardamom, poppy seeds ...) Just make a puree-based dough sweet potato, sugar, wheat flour, and eggs and spice it up as you please. Make sticks, fry in a wok and you're done.
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