Top 9 Nutritional Benefits of Eating Sweet Potatoes

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Top 9 Nutritional Benefits of Eating Sweet Potatoes.  Sweet potatoes aren’t just delicious—they’re packed with nutrients that make them a must-have in your diet. Often confused with yams, sweet potatoes are actually from a much older plant family, tracing back to prehistoric times in Ecuador and Peru. Here are benefits of sweet potatoes.   References: https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-sweet-potatoes

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00:09Alright, today we are going to talk about, Top 9 Nutritional Benefits of Eating Sweet Potatoes.

00:15Sweet potatoes aren't just delicious, they're packed with nutrients that make them a must-have

00:19in your diet. Often confused with yams, sweet potatoes are actually from a much older plant

00:24family, tracing back to prehistoric times in Ecuador and Peru. Here are benefits of sweet

00:28potatoes. 1. Loaded with antioxidants. Sweet potatoes come in all sorts of colors,

00:34and purple ones are packed with antioxidants that fight off free radicals, which can damage

00:38your cells. 2. Vitamin A powerhouse. Just one baked sweet potato gives you 160% of your daily

00:44vitamin A, which is great for your eyes and skin. 3. Boost of beta carotene. The deep orange color

00:50in sweet potatoes means lots of beta carotene, an antioxidant that can help protect against

00:54illnesses like cancer and eye diseases. 4. Easy to cook, healthier results. Baking is the best

01:00way to keep all the good nutrients, like beta carotene, in your sweet potatoes. Simple and

01:05healthy. 5. Cancer-fighting compounds. Sweet potatoes have a special protein that has shown

01:11promise in stopping the growth of some cancer cells. 6. Packed with vitamins and minerals.

01:16High in vitamin C, potassium, and calcium, sweet potatoes support your immune system,

01:21regulate blood pressure, and strengthen bones. 7. Blood sugar-friendly. Unlike regular white

01:26potatoes, sweet potatoes are lower on the glycemic index and have more fiber,

01:30which means they won't spike your blood sugar as much. 8. Fiber-filled and satisfying. They're

01:36full of fiber, which helps with digestion and keeps you feeling full longer, perfect for anyone

01:40trying to cut calories. 9. Iron boost for vegans. Sweet potatoes are a great source of iron,

01:46especially for vegetarians and vegans. Paired with vitamin C, your body can absorb that iron

01:51more efficiently. Though they're a holiday favorite, you can find sweet potatoes year-round

01:55in supermarkets, both fresh and canned, and in products like chips and frozen fries. Enjoy them

02:01year-round and reap all the benefits they bring. Thanks for watching, Sunbro. Please subscribe,

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