Sweet potatoes are readily available, inexpensive, and delicious. There are about more than 400 varieties of sweet potatoes around the world. They can be differentiated on the basis of their skin and flesh color.

Sweet Potatoes can be cream, yellow, and orange to pink or purple in color. The change of color is because of the presence of numerous antioxidants in it. The best way to eat sweet potatoes is by baking it well.

Study has shown that two key antioxidant enzymes in sweet potatoes are copper/zinc superoxide dismutase and catalase which are responsible for more than three times the antioxidant activity in sweet potatoes than that of one type of blueberry.

Good for Digestion

The presence of fiber and manganese in the sweet potatoes make it best food for the good digestive system. It improves the digestion by making the intestines strong and nourished.

Promote Weight Gain

Sweet potatoes is enrich in starch and proteins. The starch and protein play a vital role in muscle building and weight gain. They replenish the damage cells and promote the growth of new muscle cells.

Improves Immune System

The sweet potatoes consist of phosphorous, beta-carotene, vitamin B & C and iron. All these elements are very important for a strong immune system. A regular intake of sweet potatoes will help your body to get high immunity.

Beneficial in Arthritis Pain

Sweet Potatoes are rich in Beta-carotene, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B complex.  These all elements help in the ailment of arthritis pain. Even the external application of boiled water of sweet potatoes helps in reliving the pain of arthritis effectively.

Reduce the Risk of Cancer

Sweet potatoes are rich source of beta-carotene. The beta-carotene is a very vital element that our body requires to prevent the growth of free radicals. These free radicals are the major factor in growth of cancer in body. A regular intake of sweet potatoes can prevent prostate & colon cancer.