Nutritional value of sweet potatoes

What are the nutritional values ​​of sweet potatoes? I believe some of you may not know this. Please read the introduction below.

sweet potato

[Five flavors] Sweet

【Calorie】105.00 kcal (438 kJ)/100 g

【Effects】Laxative, blood-tonifying and qi-enhancing, immunity-enhancing, cancer-suppressing and tumor-fighting, anti-aging and anti-radiation

[What is sweet potato] Sweet potato is commonly known as sweet potato. There are two types, red and white. It is delicious and sweet, rich in nutrition, and contains a lot of sugar, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. This product can be used as food. The nutrients it contains can increase the body's resistance, enhance the elasticity of blood vessel walls and the health of bones and teeth. It also contains a lot of carbohydrates, calcium and carotene, the latter two of which are not found in ordinary rice and noodles. It is a high-yield and nutritious grain. The medical value of this product is being recognized by people because it contains more fiber...

Nutritional value of sweet potatoes

1. Nourishing blood and replenishing qi: Sweet potatoes are very nutritious, containing a large amount of sugar, protein, fat, and various vitamins and minerals, which can be absorbed by the human body efficiently, preventing and treating malnutrition, and can replenish qi, which is beneficial for diseases such as deficiency of the middle jiao spleen and stomach, and malnutrition in children;

2. Lubricates the intestines and promotes bowel movements: After being steamed and cooked, some of the starch in sweet potatoes changes, which can increase the dietary fiber by about 40% compared to raw food. It can effectively stimulate intestinal peristalsis and promote defecation. When people cut sweet potatoes, they see a white liquid oozing out from under the skin, which contains mirabilis glycosides and can be used to treat habitual constipation;

3. Improve immune function: Sweet potatoes contain a large amount of mucus protein, which can prevent the atrophy of liver and kidney connective tissue, improve the body's immunity, and prevent collagen disease. The minerals contained in sweet potatoes play a very important role in maintaining and regulating human functions. The calcium and magnesium contained in sweet potatoes can prevent osteoporosis;

4. Anti-cancer: Sweet potatoes contain an anti-cancer substance that can prevent and treat colon cancer and breast cancer. In addition, sweet potatoes can eliminate active oxygen, which is one of the causes of cancer. Therefore, the effect of sweet potatoes in inhibiting the proliferation of cancer cells is very obvious;

5. Anti-aging and prevention of arteriosclerosis: The anti-aging and arteriosclerosis prevention effects of sweet potatoes are mainly due to their ability to remove active oxygen. The mucus protein contained in sweet potatoes can maintain the elasticity of blood vessel walls and prevent the occurrence of atherosclerosis. The chlorogenic acid in sweet potatoes can inhibit the production of melanin and prevent the appearance of freckles and age spots. Sweet potatoes can also inhibit skin aging, maintain skin elasticity, and slow down the aging process of the body.