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sweet potato

Sweet potato benefits

Sweet potato is a power food it contains all the vitamin A that you need for the whole day.

Its orange color comes from betacarotene which is a precursor of vitamin A.

The antioxidants in sweet potatoes  helps ward off cancer cells and protects against aging.

Their natural sugar are slowly released to the bloodstream which makes it a low glycemic index food.

They are a good source of potassium which regulates heart beat and nerve signal and also contain magnesium a powerful muscle relaxant.

Roasted, pureed or grilled they are a healthier substitute to sweet potatoes.