Yams! Surprised, Let me give you clue, potato! Still then here, Sweet Potato, Yes Sweet potato’s are also called as Yams. Scientifically they are called as lpomoea Batatas.
Sweet potato looks in Orange-Fleshed colour and it may be one of the Unsurpassed sources of nature ie Beta Carotene. Sweet Potatoes are belongs to root vegetable family. These may not be Orange Fleshed out side but some time Sweet potatoes will be in Purple too.
List of Nutritional Values Of Yams:
Sweet Potato, baked
1.00 cup
(200.00 grams)Calories: 180
GI: medium
NutrientDRI/DV
vitamin A214%
vitamin C52%
manganese50%
copper36%
pantothenic acid35%
vitamin B634%
biotin29%
potassium27%
fiber26%
vitamin B319%
vitamin B118%
vitamin B216%
phosphorus15%
What are the Beneficial s of Sweet Potato’s?
Inflammation:
Due to the presence of Magnesium, Beta-Carotene, and Vitamin C, Unlike the common potato’s, Sweet potatoes are also have the rich anti-inflammatory Properties.
Asthma:
Sweet Potatoes typical aroma gives the immediate relaxation for those who are suffering with asthma. Yams are effective in curing the lungs, bronchi, and congestion of nose.
Digestion:
Sweet Potatoes are loaded with rich fiber content in then higher than the normal potatoes. Magnesium Presence in Sweet potatoes acts like an excellent facilitator for digestion.
Diabetes:
Amazingly sweet potatoes are beneficial for Diabetics, But it does not mean that diabetics can eat indiscriminately. Sweet potatoes are very effective in regulating the blood sugar levels by helping the proper secretion and function of Insulin.
Balances Water:
Due to its rich fiber and the roughage present, Sweet potatoes Protect and keeps the water in the body. This makes you not to dehydrated and keeps your cells functioning effectively.
Weight Gain:
Sweet potatoes contains very high amount of Starch along with the healthy vitamins, minerals and proteins. And more over they are very easy to digest, thus produces lot of energy.
Immune System:
Beta Carotene is an major anti oxidant in Sweet potatoes. Along with Beta Carotene, presence of Vitamin C and Vitamin B complex, Iron, Magnesium. Sweet potatoes are the excellent components of Immune system boosters.
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