Know the benefits of eating sweet potatoes this season

 

Know the benefits of eating sweet potatoes this season

Sweet potato is widely available in many parts of the world and people in Pakistan also eat it very fondly

 

Sweet potato is widely available in many parts of the world and people in Pakistan also eat it very fondly

It is a good source of fiber, potassium, vitamins and other important nutrients.

It is also known as sweet potato in different parts of the world and needless to say, eating it can be very beneficial for a person's health.

Following are some of its advantages.

One study found that sweet potatoes improved

1.insulin sensitivity

in type 2 diabetes patients.

The fiber present in it also plays an important role in this regard, according to research reports, people who consume more fiber have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

124 grams of sweet potato can provide 2.5 grams of fiber

2.Also useful for keeping blood pressure healthy'

The American Heart Association advises people to avoid high-salt foods and prefer potassium-rich foods.

124 grams of sweet potato contains 256 milligrams of potassium, which is about 5 percent of the daily requirement.

Potassium is an important component in keeping the arteries of the heart healthy, which helps to keep blood pressure levels stable

3.Reduce the risk of cancer

Sweet potatoes are also an excellent source of beta-carotene, a plant compound that acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body.

Beta-carotene also contains a pro-vitamin that is converted into vitamin A in the body.

Beta-carotene helps prevent cell damage and, if not prevented, increases the risk of various types of cancer.

Antioxidants reduce the risk of many types of cancer

4.Improves the digestive system and prevents constipation

The fiber present in yam prevents constipation and promotes healthy digestive function.

Various research reports have shown that dietary fiber intake also reduces the risk of colon cancer

5.Sight protection

As mentioned above, the beta-carotene in sweet potatoes is converted into vitamin A in the body, which is very important for eye health.

A sweet potato provides the body with a large amount of vitamin A, this vitamin also acts as an antioxidant and protects the body from various diseases

6,Strengthen the immune system

124 grams of sweet potato contains 12.8 mg of vitamin C

This vitamin plays a role in strengthening the immune system and improves the absorption of iron in the body.

Vitamin C deficiency also increases the risk of anemia while common seasonal diseases are more common

7.Prevention of edema

Sweet potatoes contain choline, a nutrient that plays a role in improving muscle movement and memory while also supporting the nervous system.

One study found that consuming high amounts of choline helped prevent edema in asthmatics

8.Nutrient intake

124 grams of sweet potato contains 98.7 grams of water while providing 108 calories, 2 grams of protein, 3 grams of fat, 18.7 grams of carbohydrates, 2.48 grams of fiber, 0.7 milligrams of iron, 50.8 milligrams of calcium, 19.8 milligrams of magnesium, 50.8 grams of phosphorus, 259 mg potassium, 306 mg sodium, 0.9 mg selenium including vitamin C, folate, choline, vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamin K and cholesterol.