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7 Amazing Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet Potato is an excellent root vegetable fully packed with antioxidants like Vitamin C,beta-carotene and  Vitamin  E.It is also a good source of dietary fiber,potassium,manganese and  Vitamin B6. 1. Sweet Potatoes and Vitamin C Vitamin C,a powerful antioxidant helps to boost immunity , vital for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds,improves cardiovascular health, avoids degenerative diseases, keeps teeth and gums healthy. F lavonoids in Vitamin C protects eyes from cataract and macular degeneration. 2. Beta carotene rich in  Sweet Potatoes  are good for eye health ,improves vision,aids in preventing night blindness, dry eyes and also strengthens retina. 3 . Sweet Potatoes and Vitamin E         Vitamin E is very important for healthy skin,hair and eyes ,to boost the immunity function,   protects our body against diseases,keeps our cells and tissues healthy. 4. Sweet Potatoes  rich in d ietary fiber , helps in proper bowel function ,h

9 Amazing Facts about Potato

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1.Potato is a starchy vegetable - low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium - with a good source of carbohydrates.It is also rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese. 2.Potato helps to enjoy sound sleep.Eating small amount of baked potatoes daily helps to treat insomnia. 3.Potato contains  both soluble and insoluble fiber. It prevents constipation,ease digestion and reduces LDL cholesterol. 4.Potato is rich in vitamin C.   Regular consumption of foods rich in vitamin-C helps body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals.It  helps to prevent  Scurvy,effective remedy for inflammation,reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer . Potato 5.Potato  is good for health  and it is fat free when it is  consumed by baking, steaming or boiling. 6.Potatoes contain high carbohydrates which are extremely filling.  Eating  potatoes  helps to calm a queasy  stomach .It gives full of energy and keeps us active. 7

40 Vegetables used in Indian Cuisine

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Brinjal GINGER Lemon Turkey Berry Image credit: TU7UH Shallots Cluster Beans Drumstick                                                                          Plantain Stem Carrot Beans Onion Cauliflower Ladies Finger Plantain Green Chilly Bitter Gourd Plantain Flower Broad Beans Tomato Bottle Gourd Snake Gourd Cucumber Potato Pumpkin Coconut Yam Beetroot Sweet Potato Indian Gooseberry Curry Leaves Cilantro Ridge Gourd Capsicum Green Peas Cabbage Spring Onion Mint Leaves chow-chow                                                                               Radish Cluster Beans