Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are sweet root vegetables that are grown in many countries with different shapes
and colors. So many cooking methods are different from region to the region. However sweet
potatoes are a delicious food and are rich in minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Sweet
Potatoes can be of different of sizes and colors like orange, white, and purple.

Here are some of nutrients sweet potatoes provide in 200 grams’ amount.

 Fiber – 6.6 in grams

 Calories – 180

 Proteins – 4 in grams

 Fat – 0.3 grams

 Carbs – 41. 4 in grams

Sweet potatoes are an antioxidant-rich food which will protect human body from free radicals.
Free radical can lead human body into heart disease, aging, cancer.
Here is a list of benefits of sweet potatoes

1) Fight with cancer properties

Anthocyanin which are antioxidants contain in sweet potatoes make cancer cell grow
slowly according to experiments. Vitamin A in Sweet Potatoes is most important
antioxidants that can fight with cancer properties also protect skin form UV damage.

2) Improve eye vision

Beta-carotene and Anthocyanin in sweet potatoes protect eye cell and improve
functionality of eyes.

3) Increase brain functionality

Anthocyanin in sweet potatoes (purple) prevent free radical damage

4) Heart health

Sweet Potatoes has high level of fiber which cause unhealthy (Cholelostral)LDL level to
drop down. high copper level increases blood cells and make the heart healthy. High level
B6 in Sweet potatoes reduce homocysteine in our body which causes digestive problems
and heart diseases.

5) Cure for Flu

Sweet Potatoes contains vitamin C which will control flu and cold. Sweet Potatoes help
formation of bone and tooth as cell formation. Collagen which protect skin youth and
elasticity, will be well maintained with sweet potatoes nutrients. Vitamin D in Sweet
Potatoes maintain one’s immune system, boost energy levels in body with healthy heart.

6) Handle Stress

Sweet potatoes nutrients handle one’s stress and uneasiness, providing mental stability.
White and red blood formation with the sweet potatoes nutrients, will reduces stress.

Origin of Sweet Potatoes

Origin of sweet potatoes was said be in united states before. As scientists have found
evidence of sweet potato fossil old 35 million years. Recently they have found 57 million
years old fossil of wet potatoes from India

Types of Sweet Potatoes

1) Okinwan Sweet Potatoes

2) Satsumaimo Sweet Potatoes

3) Beauregard Sweet Potatoes

 4) White Sweet Potatoes

When it comes to growing climate sweet potatoes adjust to many weather conditions, altitudes,
soil conditions.

In japan in a research they have found out that sweet potatoes nutrients help to increase lifespan.
How sweet potatoes prepared.

There are many methods we can prepare sweet potatoes deliciously. It differs from region to
region.

1) Sweet Potato Fries

Peel potato fries and cut into matchsticks then fry them on deep oil or can be backed.

2) Sweet Potato chips

Peel sweet potato and cut them into thin slices then fry them on deep oil or bake.

3) Mashed Potatoes

First peel sweet potatoes then boil them on water the mashed them with milk, seasoning.

4) Sweet potato wedge

Cut Sweet potatoes to thin slices and mix it with harissa, oil, and barbecue seasoning. Then
baked them for 35 to 45 minutes until edges are tender and crispy.

Sweet Potatoes is a best option for a balanced diet. But Sweet potatoes contain oxalates which
may cause stones in kidney or develop existing kidney stones. High amount of oxalates is not
good for the diet. Contact your doctor to get advice on the diet. Sweet Potatoes prepared as a
delicious and very healthy food in countries around the world in different occasions various
seasons. With correct amount of sweet potatoes one can gain more benefits in both mental and
physical health.