Articles Archive for 23 November 2009
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Who would’ve thought those Thanksgiving sweet potatoes can help you stay fit and healthy?
Sweet potatoes are packed with essential vitamins and minerals. It is an excellent source of vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, a very good source of vitamin C and manganese and a good source of vitamin B6, copper, potassium and iron.
Sweet potatoes have antioxidant properties that may prevent conditions such as atherosclerosis, diabetic heart disease, and colon cancer. They contain anti-inflammatory properties that have been shown to reduce the severity of conditions such as asthma, osteoarthritis …


