Sweet potato is very rich in beta-carotene (pro vitamin A),
particularly in more yellow varieties. Their fat and protein content is
minimal.
Sweet potato is quite digestible; it contains an appreciable
amount of cellulose type of fiber.
Sweet potatoes protects against obesity. It is certainly a
starch-rich food, with a good deal of calories. The sweet potato aids the obese
in reducing caloric intake by producing a full sensation in the stomach and
reducing appetite. It is necessary to eat sweet potatoes in controlled amounts
so as not to exceed the daily recommended daily caloric intake.
Sweet potatoes are almost lacking in saturated fats and
sodium. These are the two most pernicious enemies of the circulatory system.
Regular sweet potato consumption is recommended in cases of arteriosclerosis,
lack of adequate blood flow and hypertension.
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