Nutritonal values of Sweet Potatoes

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 Sweet potatoes are rich in anti-oxidants  like anthocyanin and beta carotene that have anti-inflammatory properties. This also helps in keeping ailments like asthma, gout and arthritis at bay.

It has reasonable  amount of manganese, a vital mineral, which keeps body’s energy levels high and enables easy absorption of other nutrients and strengthens bones.

Though it is high in carbs, still helps to  effectively control blood sugar by modifying insulin metabolism.

 Quercetin, an important dietary nutrient, is present in sweet potato that helps in lowering bad cholesterol and in reducing inflammation. This nutrient is also a natural antihistamine for combating even chronic allergies.

Sweet potatoes are high in Vitamin B6 and potassium that are beneficial for heart. While Potassium helps in regulating blood pressure & curing muscular cramps and injuries, Vitamin B6 breaks down homocysteine that is known to harden the arteries.

It almost meets half the requirement of Vitamin C per day, which makes blood vessels and body muscles strong and protects against immune deficiencies. 
 
Vitamin D in sweet potato keeps immune system healthy and boosts energy levels.

Sweet potatoes can be safely consumed by pregnant women for its high content of folate. A good dose of folate helps in development of fetal tissue and cells.  

Presence of color-related pigments, phytonutrients, diminish inflammation and associated problems. Presence of resin glycosides in sweet potatoes makes it an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent.