4 Major Benefits of Sweet Potatoes: Preventing Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

4 Major Benefits of Sweet Potatoes: Preventing Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
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Sweet potatoes are a healthy and nutritious staple food with a sweet and delicious taste. Research has shown that eating sweet potatoes regularly can help prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Additionally, sweet potato leaves also offer various health benefits and have anti-cancer and antioxidant properties.

Sweet potatoes are a highly nutritious food. They contain dietary fiber, vitamins A (beta carotene), B, and C, as well as trace elements such as iron, magnesium, and potassium. Sweet potatoes also contain a variety of essential amino acids for the human body, hence, they’re often considered a superfood.
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David Chu is a London-based journalist who has been working in the financial sector for almost 30 years in major cities in China and abroad, including South Korea, Thailand, and other Southeast Asian countries. He was born in a family specializing in Traditional Chinese Medicine and has a background in ancient Chinese literature.
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