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The benefits of sweet potatoes are numerous and adding this superfood to your diet may help prevent certain health conditions. Christie Ferriell Diabetes & Nutrition Education Coordinator at Reid Hospital suggests that flavoring sweet potatotes with orange zest is an excellent way to enjoy the natural taste of sweet potatoes without the extra calories from added sugar. Here are some of the biggest benefits these root vegetables have to offer.

Glycemic index effects

Another benefit of sweet potatoes is their low glycemic index or GI. While refined grains such as white bread and white rice make your blood sugar increase rapidly lower-GI foods like sweet potatoes cause a lower blood sugar spike. Therefore low-GI sweet potatoes are often beneficial for people with diabetes who want to fine-tune their blood sugar control notes the American Diabetes Association.

Potassium perks

Eating potassium-rich sweet potatoes helps promote a healthy heart. Higher potassium intake allows you to excrete more sodium lower your blood pressure and reduce your risk for heart disease according to the American Heart Association. Sweet potatoes contain about 475 milligrams of potassium per 1/2 cup cooked portion notes the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Institute of Medicine suggests that adults consume 4700 milligrams of potassium daily.

Vitamin A benefits

High vitamin A content is another one of the numerous benefits of sweet potatoes. Vitamin A is crucial for healthy teeth skin mucus membranes skeletal tissue and vision. As SFGate notes getting too little vitamin A in your diet puts you at risk for vision problems especially in dim light. One large sweet potato provides about 1730 micrograms of vitamin A. The recommended dietary allowance of vitamin A is 700 micrograms per day for women and 900 micrograms per day for men.

Fiber advantages

Dietary fiber is another beneficial nutrient found in sweet potatoes. A 1/2 cup portion of cooked sweet potato with skin contains just over three grams of fiber according to the USDA. A high fiber intake reduces your risk for type 2 diabetes colon cancer heart disease high cholesterol and high blood glucose — and may help improve mood and memory according to a review published in the journal Metabolism. Adults and children need 14 grams of fiber for every 1000 calories they consume suggests a review published in Nutrition Reviews. Adding sweet potatoes to your food plan each week offers numerous health benefits. However because sweet potatoes are rich in carbohydrates you shouldn't overindulge in them. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 suggest eating five cups of starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes each week when following a 2000 calorie per day diet.

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What foods raise blood pressure?

Foods high in saturated or trans fats such as French fries should be avoided. At the same time reduce your intake of red meat and dairy products. All these are foods that raise blood pressure in the longer term.

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Food to avoid

Foods containing refined carbohydrates like white bread and pasta should be viewed as a treat, rather than as staples. You should also avoid canned soups, which may be convenient but are foods that can rapidly increase blood pressure. Canned beans and canned tomatoes are also likely to contain the salt and sodium you don’t need. It’s also a good idea to limit foods that raise blood sugar levels such as cakes, sugary cereals, and donuts. Such foods also help you gain weight, which places an added burden on the heart. High blood sugar levels are associated with increased “bad” cholesterol which can lead to blocked arteries that cause hypertension. Most food already contains some salt so don’t add it to your food. And avoid the temptation of pouring ketchup or other salt- or sodium-laden sauces and condiments on your food. Foods high in saturated or trans fats such as French fries should be avoided. At the same time reduce your intake of red meat and dairy products. All these are foods that raise blood pressure in the longer term.

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