Description
SPECIFICATION
Product Name | Sweet Potato |
Origin | Central and South America |
Family | Convolvulaceae |
Binomial name | Ipomoea batatas |
INGREDIENTS
Nutrients | Calories 180 kcal Total Carbohydrates 41.4g Dietary Fiber 6.6g |
Minerals | Manganese Potassium Copper Niacin |
Vitamins | Vitamin A Vitamin B-6 Vitamin C |
Protein | 4 g |
Fats | Fat 0.3g |
USES & BENEFITS
- Sweet potatoes are said to promote gut health. They are rich in fiber and antioxidants that promote the growth of good gut bacteria and thus contributing to a healthy gut.
- Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene and anthocyanins. These antioxidants may help prevent vision loss and improve your eye health.
- As said earlier, sweet potatoes are a rich source of beta-carotene which can be converted to vitamin A. This, therefore, supports your immune system and gut health.
- Some animal studies have shown that sweet potatoes may improve brain health by reducing inflammation and preventing mental decline. But more research is required in this field.