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6. Supports A Healthy Digestive Tract

Leaving the skin on sweet potatoes and consuming it will add to the dietary fiber, which supports the good bacteria in our digestive system. Diets high in fiber have been shown to not only relieve constipation and help the body to detox, but it can greatly lower the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

7. Great Source Of Vitamin C

Vitamin C is vital for the support of a healthy immune system, which is why so many people take extra vitamin C supplements during the cold and flu season. By eating more sweet potatoes, you can support your immune system (not to mention beautiful skin) all year long. Vitamin C also plays an important role in the formation of healthy teeth and bones, as well as the proper formation of blood cells. Vitamin C can help to protect your body against toxins, some of which have been linked to cancer.

8. Supports Healthy Lungs

If you are a smoker or if you live with a smoker, you should consume foods that are high in vitamin A, such as sweet potatoes. Studies have shown that smoke leeches vitamin A from our bodies, causing a deficiency, which leads to serious lung problems.

9. High In Vitamin B6

B vitamins are important to just about every function in our body, but B6 is especially important because it reduces a compound called homocysteine that is found in our bodies. High levels of homocysteine have been linked in numerous studies to degenerative diseases including heart disease.

10. High In Folates

Folates are another B vitamin that is super important to the body, especially if you are pregnant. Folates are absolutely vital for the healthy development of fetal cell and tissues, as well as for the prevention of birth defects.

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