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Even today people believe in Ayurveda, because treatment for every disease has been described in Ayurveda. One such medicine is sweet potato, which is very beneficial for our health. The rich nutrients present in it help in protecting the body from many serious diseases and including it in your diet in winter is considered beneficial for health.
In the winter season, all types of green vegetables and fruits are available in the market. Consumption of seasonal fruits and vegetables is considered extremely beneficial for health. One of these is sweet potato, which is available in abundance in winter. Sweet potato is sweet in taste and many nutrients are found in abundance in it. Its regular consumption provides many health benefits to the body. According to Ayurveda, sweet potato is also helpful in protecting from many diseases.
Doctor Amit Verma (MD Medicine) of District Hospital Barabanki told Local 18 that sweet potato is a medicinal vegetable. Its consumption is very beneficial for our health, because it has abundant medicinal properties. It contains nutrients like Vitamin A (beta-carotene), Vitamin C, fiber, potassium, manganese, copper and antioxidants, which help in protecting us from many serious diseases.
Sweet potato is beneficial in the problem of constipation. Constipation is often a problem due to wrong eating habits or some people have to face it for a long time. Consuming roasted sweet potatoes provides relief from the problem of constipation.
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Sweet potato is beneficial in skin problems. Nowadays the problem of spots and blemishes on the face has become common. Applying grated raw sweet potato on the face reduces blemishes and increases the glow of the face.
Sweet potato is beneficial for kidneys. It is an excellent source of potassium, which is essential in maintaining the activity of the nervous system. Besides, sweet potato also contributes significantly in keeping the kidneys healthy.
Sweet potato is beneficial in the problem of arthritis. To reduce the pain related to arthritis, boiling sweet potato in water and applying it on the joints provides relief. Sweet potatoes have anti-inflammatory properties like common potatoes. Apart from this, beta-carotene, vitamin C and magnesium present in sweet potatoes help in reducing inflammation.
Sweet potato is beneficial in skin and hair problems. It works as a natural tonic for skin and hair. Vitamin A and Vitamin C present in it make the skin soft and glowing and prevent age spots. Additionally, it nourishes and strengthens the hair roots as the nutrients reach the scalp.
