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# [Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes](https://www.healthcheck360.com/blog/2017/02/health-benefits-of-sweet-potatoes)

 Written by [Jenna Wesenberg](https://www.healthcheck360.com/blog/author/jenna-wesenberg) | Feb 25, 2017 12:00:26 PM

Sweet potatoes are a great seasonal vegetable to to use in your winter recipes.  This vegetable may taste like dessert, but is a hidden gem when it comes to health benefits.  Read on below to learn the amazing health benefits of sweet potatoes!

**Sweet potatoes contain many vitamins and minerals **including Vitamin A, Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Fiber, Pottassium, and Iron.

**They are a natural inflammatory.  **Sweet potatoes are a natural source of antioxidants and contain a large amount of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

**Sweet potatoes do not cause a spike in blood sugar.  **Despite their name, sweet potatoes have a low glycemic index.  This means they release sugar slowly into the bloodstream.  This makes them an ideal food to eat for a balanced and regular source of energy.

**Last but not least, they are fat free!  **Sweet potatoes do not contain any fat, but have a high amount of fiber to keep you feeling full!

Sources:  www.care2.com and www.healthfitnessrevolution.com

 

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