Benefits of Sweet Potato: People usually eat sweet potato during fasting. But very few people know that it is not just a fruit but also a medicine. This can prove miraculous for eye health. Vitamin A is present in abundance in it. Apart from this, beta carotene is also found well in it, which gets converted into Vitamin A after reaching the body. (Arpit Badkul, Damoh)
Eating sweet potato is considered very beneficial during winter. This sweet fruit is rich in many nutrients. Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are present in it. Apart from this, it contains good amount of fiber and protein, which are effective in keeping the body fit and healthy. Sweet potato can provide relief from problems related to sugar, BP and digestion.
Sweet potato can prove miraculous for eye health. Vitamin A is present in abundance in it. Apart from this, beta carotene is also found well in it, which gets converted into Vitamin A after reaching the body. This vitamin helps in keeping the eyes healthy for a long time.
It also contains Vitamin C in high quantity which strengthens the immunity system. Apart from this, iron is present in it which removes anemia.
Sweet potato is sweet in taste, yet it is considered very beneficial for diabetes patients. Actually the glycemic index of sweet potato is useful. Due to which the sugar level of a diabetic patient does not increase rapidly after eating it, not only this, sweet potato is rich in antioxidants and this element helps in absorbing diabetes quickly in the body.
In rural areas, people like to eat it seasonally, whereas in urban areas, very few people consume it, due to which more diabetes patients appear in urban areas than in rural areas.
Ayurveda doctor Dr. Abhishek Khare told that sweet potato is sweet to eat. Despite this, it is a panacea for diabetes patients. It contains carbohydrates and plenty of proteins. Which strengthens the body's immunity system. Not only this, consuming it does not cause deficiency of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. People also know it by the name of sweet potato.
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