1, catharsis: Sweet potato contains more dietary fiber, which can stimulate the intestine, enhance peristalsis, relieve constipation and detoxify, especially for senile constipation, and has a certain preventive effect on colon cancer and rectal cancer after eating.
2, lowering blood pressure: eating raw sweet potatoes has the effect of assisting in lowering blood pressure. Because eating raw sweet potatoes can make the body absorb more potassium, which will promote the discharge of sodium in the blood after entering the human body. High sodium content is an important cause of hypertension. The reduction of sodium content helps to lower blood pressure.
3, weight loss: eating raw sweet potatoes can inhibit the process of transforming sugar into fat, which can help to lose weight to a certain extent. Because sweet potato itself is a low-calorie food, eating it raw will make people feel fuller. Among them, dietary fiber can also soften stool and absorb oil. These effects will be weakened after processing, so eating raw sweet potatoes has a better weight loss effect.