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Sweet potatoes are rife with important nutrients like fiber, vitamin A, and potassium.
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Despite their impressive nutritional profile, certain groups of people should avoid eating them regularly.
Read on, and for more, check outThe Verdict On Whether White or Sweet Potatoes Are Healthier.
Meanwhile, potassium helps reduce blood pressure by relaxing the blood vessel walls so blood can flow better.
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Fat helps the body better absorb beta-carotene into vitamin A.
For one, the sweet taters are high in fiber, with 4 grams per 1 cup cubed.
Depending on how they’re prepared, sweet potatoes can be low-glycemic.
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On the other hand, roasted, baked, and fried sweet potatoes have a high GI.
Eating sweet potatoes regularly can help you meet your vitamin A needs and keep your immune system humming strong.
Our gastrointestinal tract does not digest fiberinstead, it passes through and ferments in the colon.
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Probiotics and SCFA help promote a diverse and healthy gut microbiome by helping keep the intestinal barrier strong.
Eating more fiber can help keep your bowel movements regular.
If you struggle with constipation, try adding more fiber-rich foods like sweet potatoes to your diet.
When you’re craving something sweet, Alsing suggests roasting sweet potatoes with cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
Alsing recommends turning to your microwave for a quick, easy meal packed with fiber and protein.
(Try makingQuick Turkey Stuffed Sweet Potatoeswith her recipe.)
This condition, called carotenodermia, is harmless and not very common.
Sweet potatoes are very high in oxalates, with 54 milligrams per 1/2 cup serving.
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