Yet cultivated in France since the middle of the 18th century, the sweet potato is still not unanimous in French kitchens … But a recent study by the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (United States) could well shake things up. .
Vitamins and Minerals
Indeed, according to this research, published in the scientific journal Hortscience, the sweet potato is a particularly good food for our health, because it is very rich in vitamins A, B (B2, B5 and B6, in particular) and C. Thus, on the nutritional level, the sweet potato is comparable to bananas, carrots , broccoli, and other avocados. In short, it does us good!
Also rich in copper, manganese and antioxidants, the sweet potato is eaten as well in salads as in soups, and is very appreciated by children for its sweet taste. Another good reason to invite him to all meals!
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