You might have listen, seen, or read about this super food called Sweet Potato. Worldwide, sweet potato is the sixth most important crop after rice, wheat, potatoes, maize and cassava. But in developing countries, it is the fifth most important crop. More than 105 million metric tons are produced globally each year; 95% of which are grown in developing countries.

Why it’s called superfood? Sweet Potatoes are good for you. They contain awesome amount of Vitamin A. Sweet Potatoes also contains fiber, excellent amounts of Vitamin C and B-6, manganese, potassium and several other vitamins and minerals. They are even good source of iron and calcium. Sweet potatoes are also thought to be helpful in blood sugar regulation.

Benefits of eating sweet potato

• Highly Nutritious. Sweet potatoes are great source of fiber, vitamins, minerals
• Promote Gut Health
• Have Cancer Fighting Properties
• Support Healthy vision
• Enhance Brain Function
• Support Immune System

Sweet potatoes are rich in:

• B vitamins
• Vitamin C
• Calcium
• Iron
• Magnesium
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Thiamin

Sweet potatoes are rich in fibre, which can help you lose weight and belly fat. The high fibre content of sweet potatoes makes you feel ‘full’. Sweet potato contains potassium.

A high intake of potassium may not be suitable for people who take beta-blockers. Doctors prescribe these for heart disease.

Sweet Potatoes are also good for your furry friend.

Different ways to have it:

• Sweet Potato chips
• Drizzle with maple syrup
• Mash them
• Bake
• Roast
• Steam
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Salad Topping
• Sweet Potato pan cakes
• Add a twist to your sandwich
• Grill

So, now you know how useful sweet potatoes are hope you will try to add this super food in your diet and enjoy its benefits.

Ramneet Kaur