Sweet Potato

Juicy Trivia

Native to Mexico, the sweet potato is often referred to as a yam although this is not correct as the yam comes from South East Asia and Africa and contains very little carotene whilst the sweet potato is rich in carotene.

According to Dr Percy Nylander, a professor at the university of Ibadan in Nigeria, yams are high in follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Whilst studying the Yorubas tribe, who eat a huge amount of yams, he found they have the highest rate of double birth (twins) in the world, the mothers of twins showed very high levels of FSH.

Jason Says...

The skin of white potatoes contains substances known as glycoalkaloids. The average person is immune to this substance, but it is widely suspected that it does no favours for those with skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis and acne. Sweet potatoes are a great alternative to regular potatoes as they are considered to be part of the ‘Morning Glory’ family of plants and not nightshades.

Juice or Smoothie?

Juice: Sweet potatoes produce a wonderful creamy texture. They are also delicious baked or dehydrated for a healthy snack.

Juicy Benefits

Can help preserve memory, control diabetes and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, promote blood sugar balance and antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection.

Research

A study led by Dr. Jon Allen, CALS professor of ‘Food Science’, confirmed the recognised low GI of sweet potato. The team also discovered that the sweet potato they studied had essentially the same protein patterns as a commercial dietary supplement known as Caiapo, (derived from the peel of white-skinned sweet potatoes) developed by Japanese scientists and used in Japan as a remedy for anemia, hypertension and diabetes.

A study led by Cho J, ‘College of Pharmacy, Chungnam National University’, Daejeon Korea about the antioxidant and memory enhancing effects of purple sweet potato demonstrated that anthocyanin prepared from purple sweet potato exhibits memory-enhancing effects, which may be associated with its antioxidant properties.

Vitamins, Minerals and Extras

Vitamin A, C, B1 thiamin, B riboflavin, B3 niacin, B4 choline, B2 riboflavin, B3, B6 pyridoxine, B9 folic acid, B5 pantothenic acid, E, K, biotin, boron, potassium, calcium, chloride, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium, zinc, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene.

References

The complete Book of JuicingMichael T Murray N.D
The Doctors Book of Food Remedies - Selene Yeager
The Food Pharmacy - Jean Carper
The World’s Healthiest Foods - George Mateljan
www.cals.ncsu.edu
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Disclaimer

Please be aware that we are not Doctors, so it is important BEFORE making any changes that you consult with your GP or Medical Practitioner. The suggestions above are not meant as an alternative to any current medical treatment so please DO NOT stop taking any medications you are on. They are also not an endorsement of their effectiveness, nor a recommendation that they should be followed but instead, provided for informational purposes. None of the information on the Natural Juice Therapy site is intended or implied to treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease.

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