Sweet potatoes (also known as oranges and trials) are taken from the stem and leaves of the sweet potato.This vegetable is loved by many Vietnamese people because of its delicious, easy -to -eat and cheap taste.Not only that, the leaves of sweet potatoes are also used by many people as a healthy medicine.

In Japan, sweet potatoes are called by the people of this country as' longevity '' because it contains many good and useful foot nourishes in healing.In Eastern medicine, sweet potatoes are non -toxic herbs, the average helps to improve health, provide vitamin B6, vitamin C, riboflavin, fiber, antioxidants, ...

According to the study, in 100g of sweet potato contains up to 91.8g of water, 2.6g of protein, 2.8g of starch, 11mg of vitamin C, 900mg of other minerals B vitamin B such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, ..., sweet potatoes are often processed by Vietnamese people into diverse dishes in meals such as boiled, cooked, stir -fried, soup.

Here are 7 uses of sweet potatoes for human health that many people may not know:

1. Control blood sugar

Sweet potatoes and sweet potatoes are foods with low glycemic index, without causing a sudden increase in blood sugar after consumption.Therefore, they are recommended by experts and doctors for people with diabetes or pre -diabetes.

Accordingly, the compounds in sweet potatoes are similar to insulin in the blood, which effectively controls the symptoms of diabetes.Patients with diabetes can use sweet potatoes to prepare dishes in meals or cook water.

2. Beauty and skin protection

Perhaps many people do not know, sweet potatoes also have the effect of beauty and skin protection because it contains beta -carotene - effective antioxidants.Beta-carotene acts as a shield that protects the skin from UV rays.When entering the body, this substance will convert into vitamin A, help prevent the harmful effects of UV rays on the skin and reduce sunburn.

And yet, sweet potatoes also contain abundant fiber and vitamin C content.These substances will promote metabolism, nourish the skin from deep within.As a result, when eating more sweet potatoes, the skin will become healthier and firmer.

3. Prevent heart disease

Heart attacks often stem from blood vessel calcification, causing plaque formation in blood vessels.Vitamin K is a substance that can prevent this process.They are also found in sweet potato vegetables.Therefore, experts recommend that humans should load a lot of vitamin K in sweet potatoes to prevent myocardial infarction.

4. Reduce the risk of osteoporosis

Besides preventing heart disease, vitamin K also helps balance the content of calcium in the bone.Combined with vitamin D, the bone formation process will be more effective, the fracture in the bone is also quickly recovered.

5. Clear heat, detoxify

The most common use of sweet potatoes is heat and detoxification.The chlorophyll in this vegetable will help clean the blood but also help eliminate toxins inside the body.

6. Anti -oxidant

According to the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center (AVRDC), the Swang is ranked by the United Nations in the list of top 10 antioxidants, because they are rich in fiber, vitamin A, C and minerals likeCalcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, magnesium, zinc.

Not only that, the protein in this vegetable also contains about 1/3 of the antioxidant activity of Glutathione - a substance directly involved in the healing process of wounds and fighting skin aging.

7. Prevent constipation

The abundant source of fiber in sweet potato leaves plays a role in promoting digestion, preventing constipation, and maintaining healthy intestinal microorganisms.In addition, the sweetness and coolness of this vegetable also increases the laxative ability of the digestive system.

Note when eating sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a good food for human health.However, users should still keep in mind when using sweet potatoes below to limit some side effects to health:

- Do not eat sweet potatoes when hungry to avoid excessive hypoglycemia.

- Do not eat raw sweet potatoes because it can cause severe constipation.

- Should be served with sweet potatoes with protein -rich foods to balance nutrients.

- Should boil sweet potatoes 2 times to reduce pungent and acrid taste.

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