Sweet potato is one of the nicknames of bean potato in Leguminosae, and it is the root tuber of bean potato in Leguminosae vine. Potato contains a lot of sugar, protein, various vitamins and minerals, carotene and vitamin C, anticancer substances that inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and a lot of dietary fiber.

Sweet potato is also called shage, sweet potato, cold melon, cold potato and sweet potato. It is cultivated in south-central and southwest China, Fujian and Taiwan Province.

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1, removing fat and lowering blood pressure, and protecting blood vessels.

Sweet potato contains a mucin, which can not only remove cholesterol from blood, but also help dilate capillaries, reduce blood viscosity and enhance blood circulation. In addition, the sweet potato is rich in protein and sugar, and their mixture can protect human blood vessels.

2, supplement nutrition, improve immunity

Sweet potato itself contains a lot of protein, sugar, carbohydrate, water, etc., as well as various vitamins and mineral elements. The human body absorbs these essential nutrients, which can reduce the probability of inducing related diseases due to the lack of trace elements, so eating sweet potato in moderation is still very beneficial to the body.

Copper is one of the essential elements for human body, and it is also an essential element for synthesizing various proteins in human body. If it is lacking, it will affect the functions of blood, central nervous system and immune system, and also affect the normal development of brain, liver and heart. Sweet potato contains a certain amount of copper, which can enhance immunity in summer and autumn.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Sweet Potato

Baidu Encyclopedia-Sweet Potato