Sweet Potato

My favorite food is sweet potato. Sweet potato is named Ipomoea batatas. In the classification system, sweet potatoes are "relatives" with potatoes, both originating in South America.
Sweet potato is a popular food, useful for human health due to high fiber, carotene, vitamins and antioxidants.

Sweet potatoes are sweet but do not increase blood sugar, fatigue or weight gain. Natural sugar in sweet potatoes will slowly penetrate the blood, helping to balance the body's energy.
High content of vitamin B6 in sweet potato reduces homocysteine 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.
Sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamin C, which helps prevent colds and flu viruses. 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 that keeps the skin youthful, reduces stress and protects the body from toxins that are high risk of cancer.
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.
The iron found in sweet potatoes provides energy to the body, reduces stress, promotes red blood cell production, white blood cells, boosts immunity and metabolizes proteins.
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 the protein content in sweet potatoes, the greater the inhibition of cancer cell activity.
Sweet potatoes are also a good source of magnesium. Magnesium is not only an important mineral for stress, but it is also critical for the healthy growth of skeletal muscle, cardiovascular and neurological functions.
Potassium is an important electrolyte that helps control heart rate and neurological signals. As with other electrolytes, potassium performs many essential functions, including relaxing muscle spasms, reducing swelling, protecting and controlling kidney function. Sweet potato is a great source of potassium that you can not ignore.
Beta carotene is the 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 that is resistant to bacterial and fungal properties.
Recent research has shown that cyanidins and peonidins in sweet potatoes have the potential to reduce the negative effects of heavy metals on human health.
I love sweet potatoes! How about you?