Those who love eating sweet potatoes

adminonNovember 7, 2025

🍠 Practical tips for using sweet potatoes well

• Opt for bright coloured skin/flesh (orange, red, purple) — more carotenoids/anthocyanins.

• Leave skin on (after washing) when possible to benefit from fiber and phytonutrients.

• Use roasting, steaming, baking methods rather than frying with excess fat or sugar.

• Combine with healthy fats (like olive oil, nuts) so fat-soluble nutrients (beta-carotene) are better absorbed. ([turn0search1])

• If you have diabetes or blood sugar sensitivity — watch portion size and cooking method (the glycemic load can rise if heavily processed).

• Use as main staple (instead of rice, white potato, or processed carbs) to lower overall caloric load and raise nutrient density.

• Don’t neglect the leaves or stems when available: e.g., sweet potato greens in soups or stir-fries.

• Always discard any tuber with signs of mold, dark discoloration or soft rot.

⚠️ Notes & things to be careful about

• Though sweet potato is Nutritious, it’s still a starchy food — portion control matters, especially for those managing weight or blood sugar.

• Avoid loading it with added sugar, heavy butter, deep-fried coatings — these reduce the health-benefit margin.

• While the article claims “ăn khoai lang khiến sình bụng, gây ợ nóng” (sweet potato can cause bloating/heartburn) — this may happen in some sensitive individuals, especially if eaten too fast or with skin + high fiber. If you find discomfort, peel or reduce portion.

• Always store sweet potatoes properly (cool, dry, well‐ventilated) to avoid spoilage or mold — especially important if using skin.

• Individuals with specific health conditions (kidney problems, diabetic needing very strict carb control) should consult dietitian on how to include sweet potato appropriately.

✔️ Final takeaway

Whether you’re young or older, including sweet potato in your diet with wisdom can bring many benefits — better digestion, improved skin and complexion, support for blood sugar and blood pressure, stronger bones and joints, and overall antioxidant protection. Treat the tuber not just as a side dish, but as a nutrient-dense staple that can replace less healthy carbohydrate sources.