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Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes

10/12/2012

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According to The World's Healthiest Foods, there are a surprising number of nutrient categories responsible for the health benefits of this underappreciated tuber. Among these categories are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and blood sugar-regulating nutrients. Each category brings with it valuable health benefits.

Sweet potatoes may be one of the very best sources of beta-carotene. Several recent studies have shown sweet potatoes significantly raise our blood levels of vitamin A. This benefit may be particularly true for children.  Beta-carotene is especially important as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, and is key in fighting cancer and the effects of aging. 

Be sure to order a box this week for your supply of this important veggie! 

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    I'm Rawls Whittlesey, President of Gaia's Greens.  I am a Certified Nutrition Consultant (CNC), Yoga Teacher (RYT200) and Self-Proclaimed Greenie!   I started Gaia's Greens so that, selfishly, I could get fresh organic produce each week and could share my find with my friends.  I was so tired of the 60 mile round trip hike to WF or TJ's, and was determined to stick with organics for my health! 

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