The vegetable that Chinese people love, is known as 'longevity vegetable': There are many in Vietnamese markets!

Sweet potato, also known by other names, orange, etc., is the stem and leaf part of the sweet potato plant. In the past, during the harvesting process, sweet potatoes were often thrown away or used by people as food for pigs.

However, in recent years, people have discovered that sweet potato can provide many health benefits . According to modern medicine, sweet potato contains a lot of fiber, vitamins B, C, E, beta carotene, biotin and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc, copper.

With high nutritional value , sweet potato is extremely loved by Chinese people. They call sweet potato the 'queen of vegetables' or 'longevity vegetable'.

In fact, in Vietnam, sweet potato is also very popular. But not everyone adds this food to their family menu.

Associate Professor, Dr. Trieu Minh Ve at the Department of Biotechnology at Zhongyuan University, Taiwan, China, said that regularly eating sweet potato can bring some health benefits.

Doctor Trieu Minh Ve shares about the health benefits of sweet potato.

Health benefits of sweet potato

1. Cancer prevention

Associate Professor Trieu Minh Ve said: 'Sweet vegetables contain carotene, lutein, vitamins A and C, which have antioxidant effects and fight free radicals that damage cells, thereby helping to effectively prevent cancer. fruit' .

2. Prevent cardiovascular disease

Nutrients such as fiber, potassium, folic acid, vitamins and beta carotene in sweet potato can help prevent cardiovascular disease. In particular, beta carotene and vitamin C in sweet potato can help fight oxidation and prevent atherosclerosis by removing excess cholesterol in the blood.

In addition, potassium in sweet potato can help the body eliminate excess sodium, thereby helping to effectively control blood pressure and reduce stress on the cardiovascular system. Potassium can also help blood circulation occur effectively and protect heart health.

3. Improve digestive system, prevent constipation

Associate Professor Trieu Minh Ve said: 'Sweet vegetables contain rich fiber content, which stimulates intestinal motility, enhances intestinal motility and prevents constipation, thereby helping the digestive system operate effectively.' .

4. Control blood sugar levels

Studies have found that flavonoids in sweet potato can promote glucose absorption in peripheral tissues while enhancing insulin secretion, thereby helping to stabilize blood sugar and effectively prevent diabetes.

Eating sweet potato can help prevent cancer, heart disease and diabetes. (Illustration).

5. Enhance immunity

The protein content in sweet potato is not high, but the amino acid structure is very ideal, and can supplement many essential amino acids for the body. In addition, sweet potato contains beta carotene and vitamin C, which have anti-inflammatory effects and effectively strengthen the immune system.

6. Anti-aging skin

Research shows that 100g of sweet potato contains up to 11mg of vitamin C, which helps the body produce collagen, keeping the skin shiny, smooth, and rich in vitality. Vitamin C can reduce tyrosinase activity, prevent melanin formation, thereby helping to prevent the appearance of freckles and age spots.

In addition, the antioxidants in sweet potatoes also have the effect of delaying and inhibiting the skin aging process, keeping the skin smooth and elastic.

Associate Professor Trieu Minh Ve affirmed: 'Sweet vegetables are a healthy food that brings many health benefits, so I encourage everyone to add this food to their diet' .

Sweet potato can be processed into many different dishes. (Illustration)

Sweet potato is a vegetable that grows all year round and is often processed into many different delicious dishes such as soup, salad or stir-fry.