As for whether sweet potato leaves can lose weight, sweet potato leaves contain a variety of micronutrients, which does not have the effect of losing weight, and of course it will not gain weight, because it contains various nutrients, not high-calorie foods. However, it is still good as a health food.
According to laboratory analysis, the weight of crude protein in shoot tip is 21.1%-15.1%of dry weight, which is equivalent to that of pig beef. Protein of stem, leaf and shoot tip is 2.7%, carotene is 5580 IU/100g, vitamin C is 41.07mg/kg, calcium is 74mg/kg, iron is 4mg/kg, vitamin B 1 is 3mg/kg, and nicotinic acid is 6-/kl. According to the detection of China College of Preventive Medicine, compared with celery, cabbage, spinach, Chinese cabbage, rape, leek, cucumber, eggplant, carrot, tomato and other 14 kinds of nutrients, protein, fat, calorie, cellulose carbohydrate, calcium, iron, phosphorus and carotene.
Health care efficacy
expel toxin
Rich in chlorophyll, it can "purify blood" and help detoxify;
improve immunity
It contains antioxidants 5- 10 times higher than ordinary vegetables, which can improve immunity and "prevent colds";
Prevention of anemia
Taking 30g of sweet potato leaves every day can supplement the iron and vitamins A, C and E needed by the human body for one day.
Prevention of hypertension
Rich in potassium, it helps to control blood pressure and prevent hypertension;
Improve constipation
Rich dietary fiber can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation and hemorrhoids;
be anticancer
Rich in polyphenols, it can prevent cell canceration;
Improve menopausal symptoms
Rich in phytosterol, it can achieve the effect of regulating body functions similar to hormones;
Promote milk secretion
Rich in flavonoids and other substances, can promote milk secretion;
Strengthen vision
Rich in vitamin A, it can enhance eyesight.
Tips
Not everyone is suitable for eating sweet potato leaves. People with poor gastrointestinal digestion and patients with kidney disease should not eat too much.