Purple fleshed sweet potatoes are edible crops and also called yam in some countries which belong to the nightshade family (Solanaceae). They have several other names like Spuds, Okinawan sweet potatoes, Hawaian sweet potatoes. They are usually cultivated in Africa, Asia and America.
They are soft, sweet and starchy. They have purple colour due to the fact that they contain Anthocyanins. (water soluble vacuolar pigments that depending on their PH may appear red, purple, blue or black.)
Below are some benefits of purple fleshed sweet potatoes:
1. IT MAY HELP TO REDUCE THE RISK OF GETTING CANCER.
Some compounds in purple fleshed sweet potatoes aids to curb the chances of getting cancer. Thus, it’s a strong element which helps the body to fight against such cancer diseases.
2. IT HELPS TO CONTROL SUGAR LEVEL.
Purple fleshed sweet potatoes contains polyphenol plant compound which controls human sugar level. Thus the high level carbohydrate content helps to regulate sugar in our blood.
3. BLOOD PRESSURE MAY BE IMPROVED.
There are some nutrients in purple fleshed sweet potatoes which aids in reducing blood pressure level. The potassium content and the antioxidant plays that role.
4. RICH IN NUTRIENTS.
The minerals in this plant helps to really boost our immune system. They contain nutrients such as; calories, protein, carbs, fiber, fat, magnesium, copper, iron, potassium, vitamin B and C. Hence highly nutritious.
ARTICLE BY ANUM JUSTICE OBODAI