Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

The Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

If you are often preparing the classic dish of meat and potatoes, you’ll want to consider swapping out the usual potatoes you serve up for some sweet potatoes instead. This potato variety is far higher in nutritional quality and will provide better weight loss support as well.

With a sweeter taste that is actually preferred by most people, it’s a can’t-miss addition to any diet plan.

Let’s go over why you should consider adding this powerful food back into your regular diet protocol.

Did You Know?

·       The Sweet Potato is one of the top sources of beta carotene that you can eat in your diet and will offer almost 90% of your total vitamin A needs with just a single serving

·       Sweet potatoes can either be colored orange or else a deep purple, so be aware that those varieties will still pack in the strong nutritional punch that orange sweet potatoes do

·       To reap full nutritional benefits from consuming sweet potato, you’ll want to add some fat to the meal you’re serving them with. Doing so helps to increase the absorption of the beta-carotene

·       Many people will make sweet potato chips using cinnamon and a little sweetener for a sweet snack to eat during the day

·       In addition to adding fat to the meal where sweet potatoes are served, you’ll also want to make sure that you are using steaming or boiling as your cooking method as this will help to maintain the nutritional density of the sweet potatoes

Star Nutrients Sweet Potato Nutrients

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin B6

Tryptophan

Potassium

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B3

Copper

Beta Carotene

How They Help You Lose Weight

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of complex carbohydrate that will fuel your intense workout sessions. These varieties of potatoes are better than regular potatoes at controlling your blood glucose levels as they rank in lower on the GI Index, meaning you won’t get as sharp of a blood glucose increase after you consume them. This makes them better for controlling your hunger levels after consumption and decreasing the chances their carbohydrates get stored after you eat them.

They can be served up as mashed sweet potatoes, sweet potato fries, baked sweet potatoes, or even used in baking recipes as well.  With so much versatility, it’s a must-have food for any dieter.

What did you learn about sweet potatoes that you didn’t know before?  Leave your comments in the comment box below 🙂

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