The sweet potato (camote, boniato, sweet potato, papa dulce) is a herbaceous and climbing plant of variable leaves, with few flowers or flowers absent in some varieties, has tuberous roots, thick and elongated which are edible and therefore it is common cultivation in tropical and subtropical zones.

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Benefits of sweet potato

• Sweet potatoes are recommended by nutritionists for a healthy diet. Its consumption allows to obtain an important load of nutrients.

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• With only consume 1 cup of sweet potato daily, your body gets 65% of your minimum daily intake of vitamin C, helping to improve your immune system, increasing the production of collagen which improves the skin and is a precursor of endogenous L-carnitine, Excellent for the diet because it helps burn more fat!

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• This tuber although it has a sweet taste has a low impact on blood sugar levels in fact its consumption controls the glucose level. Additionally, it contains large amounts of starch, vitamins (beta carotene, B1, C and E), fibers (cellulose and pectins) and minerals, and among these is the potassium content.

• It has a large amount of digestible fiber, which accelerates intestinal transit, which can help prevent colon cancer, reduce cholesterol levels and produce a feeling of fullness. Its skin and pulp have antioxidants, which prevents heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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How can we consume it?

• In my country (Venezuela) it is very common to consume it as a vegetable in meat or chicken soups. It is also consumed generally boiled as a companion of fried fish or stew.

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• Fried potatoes are also eaten in slices as if they were potatoes.

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• We can also use it to make desserts. It is possible to prepare a sweet with papelón called canned sweet potato / chaco.

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• Likewise, you can also prepare buñuelos similar to those of cassava, which can be sprinkled with sugar or papelon candy.

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• We can also cook it on the grill, once ready, remove the charred shell and season it with a good sauce.

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Dare to try it! It is a very rich and super nutritious vegetable.