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Sweet Potatoes: A Nutritious Food for Health and Taste
Not just delicious, sweet potatoes offer incredible health benefits — and not only the roots but also the leaves and stems are packed with nutrients.
Raw vs. Cooked Sweet Potatoes
Raw Sweet Potatoes detoxify the blood.
Cooked Sweet Potatoes nourish the blood and enhance energy.
• White-skinned sweet potatoes: Improve skin smoothness and help heal ulcers when applied as a poultice.
• Red-skinned, red-fleshed sweet potatoes: Boost energy and nourish the blood — a great choice for women with pale complexions.
Sweet Potatoes for Digestive Health
Sweet potatoes support spleen and stomach health, regulate digestion, and are helpful for:
Constipation: Eat boiled sweet potatoes.
Alcohol-related diarrhea: Eat baked sweet potatoes.
Sweet Potato Stems: A Hidden Superfood
Often overlooked, sweet potato stems can help:
Lower blood sugar (beneficial for diabetics)
Detoxify and reduce intestinal inflammation
Relieve skin redness and ulcers
Tip: Drink a tea made from boiled old stems for stomach discomfort or apply mashed leaves to inflamed skin.
Eat the Skin, Avoid Bloating
The skin of sweet potatoes complements the flesh:
Flesh Skin
Nourishes the spleen & stomach Aids digestion
Boosts energy Promotes airflow
Acidic Alkaline
Important: Never eat skin that is blackened or moldy.
Top Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
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