Love mashed potatoes, but worried about the calories they contain? It’s time for you to try a healthier alternative.
Let's just start off by breaking a stereotype. So here we go!
A sweet potato isn't actually a potato!!
Sweet potatoes, popularly known as shakarkandi in India or Ratalu in Maharashtra, don’t actually belong to the same tuberous family as the potato, but their starchy and creamy texture makes them an ideal substitute for regular potatoes in most dishes.
DID YOU KNOW?!
Sweet potato is a symbol of peace and can resolve any problem. In inter tribal war, sweet potatoes are always used to bring peace to warring tribes. By raising sweet potatoes in the midst of war another tribe will know that it signifies peace to the warring tribes.
They come in a variety of sizes and colors — including orange, white, and purple. Recently labelled as a #superfood, sweet potato is good for the eyes, controls blood pressure, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Sweet Potato contains plenty of goodness. Some of the health benefits include:
-> Best source of vitamin A :
Sweet potatoes have the highest amount of beta-carotene among all fruits and vegetables which, when digested, is converted into vitamin A , an antioxidant that helps keep the skin healthy, promotes eye health and builds immunity.
-> Packed with potassium :
A medium sweet potato contains almost 500 mg of potassium, which is good for the nervous system and lowers blood pressure.
-> Maintains healthy blood sugar levels (YES! You read that right) :
Sweet potato, when eaten in moderation, can help maintain healthy blood sugar levels even for those with diabetes, because of its low glycemic index.
-> Full of fiber :
Good for digestion and preventing ailments like heart disease, diabetes, diverticular disease and constipation.
-> Improves fertility in women :
According to a Harvard Medical School study, plant-based iron, like that found in sweet potatoes, can even promote fertility.
-> Good source of choline:
Choline, a micro-nutrient in the B-vitamin family, is found in sweet potatoes. It helps improve sleep, muscle movement, learning and memory, and even reduces chronic inflammation.
And you know what the cherry on the cake is?
Sweet potatoes are very versatile when it comes to cooking them! You can bake them, fry them, boil and pan-cook them, and roast them as well. Their natural sweetness pairs well with many different seasonings, and they can be enjoyed in both savory and sweet dishes as hot or cold- whatever you crave for!
HATERS GONNA HATE AND TATERS GONNA TATE BUT POTATOES ARE GONNA POTATE ;)
Great work 💯
Amazing work!!
Oh yes! They are great when you need something sweet or savoury whenev you are fasting
Grea writing! Surely heading to the supermarket now to get some sweet potatoes!! :D
Great information!