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Benefits of Sweet Potato: Winter is the season for sweet potatoes. With a sweet taste and potato-like flavor, sweet potatoes are a storehouse of nutrients. Sweet potato is very beneficial for health. Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, vitamins A, C and B6. Apart from this, it also contains minerals like potassium and manganese. Many types of dishes can be made from sweet potatoes. During cold days you should eat one sweet potato every day. Due to this, the body continues to get the necessary vitamins and nutrients to remain healthy.
Sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants, which help in keeping the skin young. It protects the skin from damage caused by free radicals. Sweet potato helps in curing many chronic diseases. You can eat sweet potatoes by boiling or roasting them.
Sweet potatoes contain good amounts of Vitamin A. It is beneficial for the eyes. Beta-carotene is found in sweet potatoes, which reduces stress. Sweet potato also helps in improving digestion and controlling blood pressure.
Although sweet potato is slightly sweet in taste, due to its high fiber content and low glycemic index, even diabetic patients can eat sweet potato. Eating sweet potatoes does not increase blood sugar immediately and provides energy.
Sweet potato also helps in weight loss. You can include it in your weight loss diet. Eating sweet potatoes strengthens the immune system. The vitamins C and E found in it help keep your skin healthy and promote collagen production.
