Health & Life Newspaper quoted Dr. Nguyen Viet Hoang, former Deputy Director of Tue Tinh Hospital, Hanoi, saying that sweet potatoes are considered a popular food but have many wonderful health benefits.

Sweet potatoes are rich in essential nutrients such as manganese, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B, choline. Sweet potatoes contain many antioxidants so they are very good for health.

100g of fresh potato contains 109 calories, 24.6% starch, 4.17% glucose. Fresh potato contains 1.3% protein, 0.1% fat, minerals such as manganese, calcium, copper, vitamins A, B, C.

Here are the benefits you get if you eat sweet potatoes regularly.

May improve digestion

Thanh Nien Newspaper quoted Travis Blanchard, founder of Splash Bytes in the US, saying that sweet potatoes are rich in fiber and can help prevent constipation.

In fact, according to a 2017 study published in the Journal of Functional Foods in Health and Disease, sweet potato consumption has also been linked to improvements in beneficial bacteria in the gut.

Reduce the risk of cramps during exercise

Calorie-wise, sweet potatoes are just like regular potatoes, with fiber, antioxidants, and a surprising amount of potassium found in both the flesh and skin of the sweet potato, says Meghan Sedivy, a registered dietitian with Fresh Thyme Market.

Sweet potatoes contain twice the amount of potassium found in a banana, which may reduce the risk of cramps due to potassium deficiency.

Improve eyesight

“ The bright orange color of sweet potatoes makes them high in vitamins A and C to support vision health,” says nutritionist Sedivy.

According to research conducted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, beta-carotene found in foods like sweet potatoes is associated with a reduced rate of vision loss in people with retinitis pigmentosa, which can cause night blindness and loss of peripheral vision.

Boost immune system

“Sweet potatoes are not only high in vitamin A, but also high in vitamin C. Both of these vitamins work in your body to boost your immune system and help you fight off infections, ” says Megan Byrd, founder of Oregon Dietitian, citing a study published in the journal Nature Reviews Immunology.

Vitamin A deficiency is linked to decreased immunity, especially with GI and respiratory infections, says Byrd.

Improve your “bad” cholesterol

Consider sweet potatoes an essential tool in your arsenal to fight high cholesterol.

“ Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, which can help lower LDL cholesterol,” says Diana Gariglio-Clelland, nutritionist at Next Luxury.

You can stay full longer

Sweet potatoes are a great source of carbohydrates and soluble fiber, says Rachel Fine, RDN, owner of To The Pointe Nutrition. Soluble fiber helps slow digestion, which not only promotes a steady release of both insulin and leptin, but also promotes “fullness” during meals, helping you naturally manage your portion sizes.