All about sweet potatoes

Have you heard of sweet potatoes? Probably yes, although their use in our country is not very common compared to traditional potatoes. Sweet potatoes are the root tubers of a plant called the sweet potato, sometimes also called the sweet potato. They are native to the Yucatan region of Central America and, although not botanically related to the potato, are known as sweet potatoes. They arrived in Europe about a hundred years before the classic potato. Their taste is mild and sweet, similar to pumpkin. Seventy percent of sweet potatoes are water.

BENEFICIAL SUBSTANCES CONTAINED

BETAKAROTEN

Sweet potatoes should be mentioned for their beta-carotene content. Beta-carotene is an antioxidant that has many benefits. The main benefit is its contribution to increasing the body's overall immunity. For complete utilization of the beta-carotene content, it is recommended to consume sweet potatoes with the skin.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

Another important content component is chlorogenic acid. Chlorogenic acid has often been mentioned in connection with green coffee recently, where its ability to help burn fat has been highlighted. In addition, such acid can also help to slightly reduce high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

VITAMIN B

There is a significant amount of vitamin B in sweet potatoes. Vitamin B has a number of positive effects on our body. In addition to sweet potatoes, oatmeal, nuts, fish, cabbage and leafy vegetables are also good sources of vitamin B.

VITAMIN C

Abundant vitamin C helps support the immune system.

FIBER

In a hundred-gram quantity of sweet potato, three grams of the twenty grams of carbohydrates contained are fibre. It is advisable to consume sweet potatoes including the skin, which increases the value of the fibre.

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Potassium has a beneficial effect on the heart. It reduces blood pressure and also the risk of heart disease or stroke. The potassium content is 397 milligrams per sweet potato.

PREPARATION

Sweet potatoes are prepared by boiling, baking or grilling. There are two types of sweet potato used in gastronomy: red, which are ideal for cooking, and yellow, which are suitable for frying or for use in batter.

TIPS

If you like grilled stuffed potatoes, try a change and grill sweet potatoes instead of potatoes. Otherwise, sweet potatoes are often prepared with chicken slices, as a side dish with any meat, but they can also be used when making cauliflower soup. Thanks to their sweet taste, they are also suitable for sweet or savoury dishes. They are popular in Asian cuisine. They can also be used to make extraordinary 'sweet' chips.