Zee Media Bureau/Shruti Saxena
New Delhi: Sweet potatoes, also known as shakarkand are packed with immense health benefits. It is not just easily available, but a rich source of essential vitamins, especially B6, which is responsible for maintenance of red blood cell metabolism.
Here are some more reasons for people who love to eat sweet potatoes:
-According to studies, sweet potatoes are believed to contain a nutrient which may prove key to fighting breast cancer at early stages.
-Sweet potatoes contain magnesium which helps in fighting against stress.
-Sweet potatoes contain natural sugars cause a slow release of sugars into the bloodstream and thus, prevent sudden rise of your blood sugar levels.
-They are a rich source of vitamin A which helps in protection of skin and hair against sun damage.
-And last, but certainly not the least, sweet potatoes help in warding off cancer causing free radicals as they contain antioxidants and therefore help in preventing cancer.
