Sweet Potato is a healthier option to the regular potatoes.  Packed with much more nutrients and low in glycemic index than potato. They are a very rich source of Vitamin A, in fact highest among the vegetables. It fulfils the daily required quantity of Vitamin A.  They are also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium and phosphorous.  Vitamin A is an antioxidant powerhouse, and is linked to anti-aging benefits, cancer prevention and the maintenance of good eyesight, according to the National Institutes of Health.

Sweet potatoes are a great source of B6 vitamins, which are brilliant at breaking down homocysteine, a substance that contributes to the hardening of blood vessels and arteries, according to the Harvard University School of Public Health. Sweet potatoes’ potassium content is also helpful for your heart, as it lowers blood pressure by maintaining fluid balance, as explained by the American Heart Association. Potassium is also an important electrolyte that helps regulate your heartbeat.

For as sweet as they are, sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index (which means they release sugar slowly into the bloodstream). Sweet potatoes — unlike other starchy foods that elevate blood sugar rapidly after they’re consumed, due to their metabolism into sugar — will help steady the levels of blood sugar. This means you won’t get blood-sugar spikes, but you will get a steady amount of energy. This regulation occurs even in people with type 2 diabetes. They are a terrific source of manganese, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University. Manganese helps the body metabolize carbohydrates and thus maintain healthy blood sugar levels, and it can even stabilize your appetite. It also helps the body utilize antioxidants.

Sweet potato contains Magnesium, the go-to mineral for destressing. It promotes relaxation, calmness and a good mood, as well as artery, blood, bone, muscle and nerve health.

Due to the color-pigmented vitamins, sweet potatoes are high in anti-inflammatory benefits,” Flores said. One sweet potato contains about half of the daily recommended intake of vitamin C. Vitamins A and E also support a healthy immune system and are powerful disease-fighting antioxidants. While orange sweet potatoes contain more vitamin A, purple sweet potatoes are packed with the antioxidant anthocyanin, which is responsible for red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables. According to the Linus Pauling Institute, pigment-related antioxidants have anti-inflammatory properties, which are beneficial to overall health and help mitigate inflammatory disorders

Here is one more recipe of sweet potato – rajgeera. I have shown the tikkies but, they can be prepared as kachories too. Kachories needs to be deep fried, so its better to make them as pattices to cut down the calorie. You can also bake them to make more healthier.

Video Recipe-Stuffed Sweet potato – Amaranth Patty

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