Fall is here. So are sweet potatoes. These sweet, starchy root vegetables come in a variety of colors-orange, white and purple- and are full of vitamins, fiber, antioxidants, and minerals.
Here are some benefits of sweet potatoes:
- Contain antioxidants, which protect your body from free radicals that can damage DNA and trigger inflammation.
- Sweet potatoes contain soluble fiber that absorbs water and softens stool. They also contain insoluble fibers that keep the lining of the intestines healthy and strong.
- Anthocyanins, found in purple sweet potatoes, have been scientifically found to slow the growth of certain types of cancer cells. They are also believed to protect the brain by reducing inflammation.
- Orange sweet potatoes are one of the richest sources of beta-carotene, which is converted into vitamin A in the body. Vitamin A is vital to keeping the immune system functioning optimally.
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