Again, I don’t particularly care for sweet potatoes…however, I do like sweet potato pie. To be honest – I really am amazed at the benefits of sweet potatoes – you see the word sweet in something and just naturally assume it mustn’t have anything good in it – but I was pleasantly surprised and pleasantly wrong! Sweet potatoes are full of natural sugars that are great for you!

As with most orange vegetables – it is EXTREMELY high in Beta-carotene, vitamin A, even more so than broccoli and tomatoes, which is a great anti-oxidant but don’t forget to eat the skin – that is in fact the more healthy part! They are also low in fat and high in vitamin E, vitamin B6, iron and potassium, fiber, copper, folic acid – with this said sweet potatoes …

*Have been said to prevent heart disease

*Great for preventing some forms of cancer such as colon and lung cancer

*Helps your the immune system and even fights against and prevents the common cold

*Rich in anti-oxidants therefore is great for slowing down the aging process – anti-aging agents

*Helps maintain good vision and healthy eyes reducing the risk of developing cataracts

*Great for keeping your skin looking young and supple

*Helps keep a healthy heart – preventing strokes and heart attacks

*Decreases you risk of developing Multiple sclerosis

*Helps maintain a healthy blood pressure and prevent anemia

*Good food for diabetics – helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels

*Considered to have anti-inflammatory qualities which are great for ailments such as arthritis and asthma

*High in flavonoids which help support your capillaries helping maintain healthy veins and arteries

*Helps prevent goiter and hypothyroidism

*If you bruise easily – eat more sweet potatoes

*Prevents and slows down the onset of Osteoporosis

*If you smoke or are around smoke quite often – eat more sweet potatoes. Because it is so high in vitamin A – it is said to be a good prevention of lung related problems such as emphysema

*Is considered to have balancing nutrients to improve your mood – so sweeten up your day with a sweet potato!!!!

Remember..too much of anything is not good for you…everything in moderation!