One of the first veggies to be commonly called as a superfood, sweet potatoes are so much more than meets the eye. Here’s 5 reasons why sweet potatoes are so great.
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You can substitute apples, squash or white potatoes with sweet potatoes. And you just may want to do that to get all of the healthy benefits!
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They are high in fiber (4 grams), and about 20% of that is soluble fiber (the kind that can help lower cholesterol. More fiber means you feel fuller faster & blood sugar levels are more stable.
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Sweet potatoes are loaded with Vitamin A, with 377% of RDA! This helps keep your liver healthy & fight off infections.
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Being packed with tons of vitamins and minerals, like A, C B6, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, and especially choline, sweet potatoes are a great anti-inflammatory food, which can help improve overall health and longevity.
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An easy way to whip up some sweet potatoes & keep the nutrients is to cut into cubes & steam for 6-8 minutes. Leave the skin on for the most fiber, and serve with a meat or source of fat to get the most out of the beta carotene. A perfect veggie to balance a meal!
