Sweet potato contains a lot of nutrients. Although the name sounds deceptive, it won't cause your blood sugar to get out of control. Sweet potato is rich in fiber, contains a lot of vitamin A, vitamin C and manganese, and is also an important source of vitamin B6, potassium, copper, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid and magnesium. It can help you control type 2 diabetes. People with diabetes are resistant to the action of insulin, a hormone that controls glucose metabolism in the body. Purple sweet potato is more beneficial because it contains anthocyanins, which can reverse type 2 diabetes and obesity by changing the way the intestine absorbs carbohydrates.
It can reduce the risk of cancer. Sweet potato contains high levels of vitamin A, and the researchers evaluated the efficacy of this vitamin-rich food in fighting lung cancer. In a study, people who often eat sweet potatoes were investigated, and the participants had a lower risk of developing this disease. Protein found in sweet potato has special anticancer properties. It has been proved that more than 80% of protein in sweet potato is a protease inhibitor, which has potential anticancer effect. Scientists have tested whether these protein have an effect on colorectal cancer cells, which is one of the most common cancers. These protein can not only slow down the growth of colon cancer cells, but also reduce the migration and invasion of cancer cells.
Sweet potato has a high content of potassium, which helps your body to counteract the negative effects of salt. It can make your kidneys work more effectively and let you excrete excess sodium in your body, thus naturally lowering your blood pressure. Many people suffer from chronic inflammation, such as rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. Sweet potato contains choline, which is a natural anti-inflammatory compound and can relieve pain. In terms of anti-inflammation, purple sweet potato has the best effect. You can eat it with sweet potatoes.