Purple sweet potato 紫薯 （ zǐ shǔ ）
Classification: Genus Ipomoea in the family Convolvulaceae
Calories: 80kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Protecting the gastrointestinal tract、Weight loss、Slimming down
Not Suitable for: Dampness obstructing the spleen and stomach
Introduction: The flesh of the potato is purple to deep purple in color.In addition to containing the typical nutritional components of regular sweet potatoes, it is also rich in selenium and anthocyanins.Purple sweet potatoes are abundant in protein, 18 amino acids that are easily digested and absorbed by the human body, as well as eight vitamins including vitamin C, B, and A, and more than ten natural mineral elements such as phosphorus and iron.It particularly has high levels of iron and selenium.Selenium and iron are essential elements for combating fatigue, aging, and replenishing blood.Selenium, known as the “king of anti-cancer,” is easily absorbed by the human body and can remain in the serum to repair myocardium, enhance immune function, eliminate free radicals, inhibit DNA synthesis in cancer cells, and suppress the division and growth of cancer cells.This helps prevent the occurrence of gastric cancer, liver cancer, and other types of cancer.Purple sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, which increases stool volume, promotes gastrointestinal motility, cleanses mucus, relieves gas and putrefaction in the intestinal cavity, eliminates toxic and carcinogenic substances from the feces, maintains smooth bowel movements, improves the digestive tract environment, and prevents gastrointestinal diseases from occurring.