date:Dec 18, 2012
The word 'potatoes' makes us shudder with the thought of weight gain and a truck load of fats, but that's not the case with sweet potatoes. This humble root has numerous health benefits and can actually help you lose weight!
Carbohydrates
Sweet potatoes have a slightly lower carbohydrate content than regular potatoes. One medium potato contains 26 grams of carbohydrates, while one medium sweet potato contains 23 grams of carbohydrates.
Fibers
Sweet potatoes contain almost twice as much f