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Nutritional value and efficacy of dried sweet potato
Tanida Meng (advocate of natural cereal food) replied:

Eating sweet potatoes (red sweet potatoes) has many benefits. The following are some nutritional values and effects of sweet potato:

Nutrient-rich: Sweet potato is rich in carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, iron and antioxidants. It is a low-fat and low-calorie food.

Provide healthy energy: Sweet potato is an ideal energy source. Because of its complex carbohydrate structure, energy is gradually released, which helps to provide lasting energy and avoid blood sugar fluctuation.

High fiber content: Sweet potato is rich in dietary fiber, which helps the normal operation of digestive system. Fiber helps prevent constipation, keep the intestines healthy, and help lower cholesterol levels.

Antioxidant: Sweet potato is rich in β -carotene and other antioxidants, which can help neutralize free radicals, protect the body from oxidative stress, help reduce inflammation and delay cell aging.

Provide vitamins and minerals: sweet potato is a good source of vitamin A, which helps to maintain good eyesight, immune system and skin health; At the same time, it is also rich in vitamins C, B6, potassium and iron, which plays an important role in the normal function of human body.

Promote digestive health: the fiber in sweet potato can promote intestinal peristalsis, help digest food and maintain a good balance of intestinal flora.

Control blood sugar level: Sweet potato starch is a complex carbohydrate, which is digested slowly, making blood sugar stable for a long time, which is beneficial to diabetic patients.

Enhance immunity: Antioxidant components such as vitamin C in sweet potato help to enhance the immune system function and improve the body's resistance.

The above content was answered by Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.