In our opinion, sweet potatoes are a fundamental food you should incorporate into your diet. They are a versatile root vegetable that can be prepared in many ways. They have a natural sweetness, so you can enjoy this root veg as a savoury or sweet dish.
They are lower in calories & carbs than your average potato, and are also higher in vitamin A. They are a good source of fibre, potassium, vitamins (A,C & B6) and other essential nutrients.
Here are just a few ways in which they may improve a person's health:
- Reduction in insulin sensitivity in diabetes
- Improvement of digestion and regularity
- Reduction of inflammation
- Protection against free radicals (free radical damage has been link to chronic illnesses, heart disease and ageing. Therefore, eating antioxidant-rich food is good for your health)
- Promotion of gut health and brain function
- Support of your immune system
As you can see from the few examples above, sweet potatoes have many health benefits, and that's why we encourage you to swap your average spud to a sweeter, healthier version.
Sweet potato salad recipe