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Sweet Potato
Nutrition: Health Benefits and Nutrition Data
The nutritional value of sweet potato
is very high as there are so many vitamins and nutrients
which simply provide so many sweet potato health
benefits. This colorful, healthy vegetable is packed
full of goodness. The potato contains several B
vitamins including vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5
and vitamin B6. This nutritional vegetable is also a
good source of vitamin C and vitamin E. It also contains
many nutrients including beta carotene, fibre,
potassium, iron and folic acid. Sweet potato also
provides a
rich source of antioxidants.
Sweet Potato
Nutrition: Nutritional Value
There are not many foods
containing both vitamins C and E which can have a
powerful effect when combined together as they can help
to fight against ageing. The benefits of sweet potato
can also strengthen the immune system and combat
illnesses and health diseases such as cancer. This
healthy vegetable can have outstanding benefits and can
even help to protect the memory, vision and bones. Sweet
potato is ideal for diabetics as it contains blood sugar
regulating properties. It can also help women to feel
better during their menstrual cycle as it contains
vitamin B6 and iron and helps to improve mood and reduce
tension, therefore, making it ideal for anybody
suffering with depression. This potato is very
filling but also low in fat and it's an excellent diet
foot as the natural sweetness can satisfy sugar
cravings.
Sweet Potato
Nutrition: What are the Health Benefits of Sweet
Potato?
Sweet Potato is a tuber or an exotic root
vegetable which can be cooked whole or cooked and
served just the same way as the ordinary potato. The
tropical sweet potato has a delicious and unique flavor and is full of goodness and nutritional
value. This is a fantastic vegetable to feed babies
and kids. The flavor is sweet and savoury, slightly
spicy and simply delicious! The sweet potato skin ranges in color
from white, pink, red to reddish brown with orange,
white pale flesh. This type of potato is often
confused with yams, they are not the same vegetable. Please
refer to the yam section within the main index for a
clear definition of this particular vegetable. |
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Sweet Potato
Nutrition: Facts
and Benefits
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Sweet Potato
nutrition: An ideal vegetable for babies and kids as it is
sweet, delicious and extremely healthy
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The nutritional value of sweet potato
is very high as it contains so many important vitamins and
nutrients
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Sweet Potato
is often used to accompany turkey with Thanksgiving
Dinner
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Sweet Potato
Nutrition: can strengthen the immune system and fight against
illnesses and health diseases such as cancers
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Sweet Potato Nutrition: Calories, Health Benefits
and Vitamins
This root vegetable is
low in fat and is very healthy and packed with goodness. This
exotic
vegetable provides a high
nutritional value. The amount of calories
in this potato depends on the way that it is cooked, for example if
it is
baked, saut�ed, roasted, mashed, steamed or boiled. The
following calorie guide can be used to calculate the
amount of sweet potato calories.
Nutrition Info:
Calories in sweet potato per 100 grams:
Calories in boiled sweet potato
nutrition - 84
Calories in baked sweet potato in skin
nutrition - 90 |
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Sweet Potato Nutrition: History
and Information about Health Benefits,
Nutrients and Vitamins
The sweet potato originates from
South America. This exotic vegetable is now grown all
over the tropical world. The sweet potato first
originated many years ago before the Inca civilisation!
This root vegetable was introduced to Spain before
ordinary potatoes. This type of potato has been very
popularly used throughout the world including the
Caribbean, South America and Asia. It has played a very
important part of peoples diets throughout the years.
It
is also a traditional ingredient used in Thanksgiving dinner
in the United States, accompanying turkey and giving it
a delicious taste. The sweet potato is used in
many special Caribbean recipes including baked sweet
potato, puddings, deserts, sweet and spicy recipes. Many
recipes for sweet potato see the addition of limes,
cinnamon and coconut. It is thought that the sweet
potato was introduced to Asia during the 14th century
and by the 16th century it was favoured by the British
King Henry VIII.
Sweet
Potato Nutrition: Picking and Storing
to Retain Health Benefits
and Vitamins
This versatile vegetable provides
more nutritional value the fresher it is so look for
small to medium sized sweet potatoes that are vibrant
and appear blemish and sprout-free, with skin as smooth
as possible, as well as firm to the touch. Sweet potato
can be stored in a cool, dry place for several days. Red
skinned sweet potato contains higher amounts of
beta-carotene.
Sweet
Potato Nutrition: How Do You Cook Sweet Potatoes?
Sweet potato can be eaten and cooked
just like ordinary potatoes. They should be washed well
and the skin should be scrubbed. The sweet potato can be
baked whole like a normal baked or jacket potato. The
skin is edible and is a great source of vitamins and has
a high nutritional value. This healthy, delicious and
versatile type of vegetable can be mashed, roasted,
boiled, chipped, fried, baked and saut�ed. It's a great
accompaniment to meat and other vegetables or savoury
recipes. Popular recipes for sweet potatoes include
soups, salads, casseroles, chips, fries, baby food and
puddings.
Baked Sweet
Potatoes Nutrition: Baking sweet potatoes:
simple and no different to
baking ordinary potato.
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Wash the sweet potato well and
scrub the skin
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Pierce the
skin several times using a fork
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Place in a
preheated oven at 350-375 degrees on a baking sheet
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Wrapping the
sweet potato in foil can make it soggy, so place it
directly onto a baking sheet for best results
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Allow the
potato to bake for approximately 45 minutes
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To check if it
is cooked properly, use a fork to test the softness
of the potato by gently piercing through the skin
Boiled Sweet
Potatoes Nutrition: How to boil sweet potatoes:
Boiling is easy and no different to boiling ordinary
potato.
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Wash the sweet potato well and
scrub the skin
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Peel the skin
if desired then chop the potato into equal sizes
so that they take roughly the same amount of time to
boil
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Place in a pan
of water and bring to the boil
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Allow the
potatoes to simmer for approximately 15 to 20
minutes
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To check if it
is cooked properly, use a fork to test the softness
of the potato by gently piercing through it
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Roasted
Sweet Potato Nutrition: How to roast sweet potatoes:
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Pour approximately 1 tablespoon of oil
into a roasting or baking tray
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Place the tray in a preheated
oven at approximately 180 degrees and allow the oil to
heat
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Add the sweet
potatoes to the
roasting tray once the oil has
become hot (this shouldn't take too long, only a few
minutes or so)
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Shake the
baking tray one or two times during the roasting
process to move them around a little
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Check after
approximately 30 minutes or so, oven roasted sweet
potato has a unique taste that is delicious!
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To check if it
is cooked properly, use a fork to test the softness
of the potato by gently piercing through it
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Health
experts and nutritionists believe that a well-balanced
diet that includes at least five portions of fruit and
vegetables per day will help to considerably improve our
lifestyles and ultimately extend our lives |
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