Wellbeing Welfare of Sweet Potato
The sweet potato, Ipomoea batatas, is not closely related to
the common white potato. It is a dicotyledonous plant that belong to the family
of Convolvulaceae and genus of Ipomoea.
The sweet potato is an excellent source of dietary fibre and
vitamin A in a form of beta-carotene, an antioxidant, transformed into vitamin
A in the body. Adding fat to the meal can increase its absorption. It is also a
very good source of vitamin C, an antioxidant, may decrease the duration of
common colds and improve skin health. It
contains pantothenic acid, vitamin B5 , vitamin B2, niacin vitamin B3 vitamin
B6, vitamin B1 a fat-soluble antioxidant and vitamin E. The most abundant polyphenol antioxidant in
sweet potato is chlorogenic acid. The sweet potatoes hold minerals like
potassium which is important for blood pressure control, copper, phosphorous
and manganese which is essential for growth and metabolism. Sweet potato has a
medium level of glycemic index.
Sweet potato is good for your digestion, regulates your
blood pressure, so can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. It
is also important for your good vision and improves your skin and hair. Sweet
potatoes contain anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. The high
anthocyanin content of sweet potatoes is behind their anti-cancer activity; they
are able to inhibit growth of specific cancers; breast cancer, gastric cancer
and colon cancer. Sweet potato can help manage diabetes due to the slow release
of glucose into the blood stream. Its high level of fibre is beneficial for
diabetes too.
So this is power food it is good for you, start eating it
regularly. You can prepare soup, mash additional you can steam or roast them.
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