17 Nov 2014
8 Sweet Reasons to Eat Sweet Potatoes
Are you looking for a healthy sweet treat to add as a side dish to a plate of lean protein? If you said yes, sweet potatoes are perfect to use to create a side dish. They contain many micronutrients, which are highly beneficial to the body.
The Nutrients in Sweet Potatoes
- Vitamins A, C, D and B Complex Nutrients
- Fiber
- Potassium
- Copper
- Manganese
- Phosphorus
- Antioxidants
- Protein
- Sodium
- Calcium
- Iron
- Vegetable Sugar
Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Cardiovascular Health: Adding sweet potatoes to your weekly diet can provide your body with vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is essential to your health because it helps reduce a chemical known as “homocysteine,” within your body that causes degenerative …read more