23/04/2020
SWEET POTATO FIGHTS COVID-19
Known and considered as "superfood" sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients and minerals that boost the immune system.
Sweet potatoes as what've read healthline.com:
They come in a variety of sizes and colors — including orange, white, and purple — and are rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
One cup (200 grams) of baked sweet potato with skin provides:
Calories: 180Carbs: 41.4 gramsProtein: 4 gramsFat: 0.3 gramsFiber: 6.6 gramsVitamin A: 769% of the Daily Value (DV)Vitamin C: 65% of the DVManganese: 50% of the DVVitamin B6: 29% of the DVPotassium: 27% of the DVPantothenic acid: 18% of the DVCopper: 16% of the DVNiacin: 15% of the DV
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How DOES it work against COVID-19?
1. Corona is a virus that can be fought by immune system:FYI sweet potato boost immune system.
2. There's a myth saying that corona could be expelled through flatulence(farting) knowing Sweet P's in its reputation as it helps you expel gas.
3. Antioxidants inhibits virus. Yu Zhang(2014) Thus, sweet potatoes are rich in antioxidants.
4. Sweet potatoes are easy to digest for the sick.
5. SweetPotato removes free radicals as COVID-19 is mostly in lung damage through free radicals
6. It's harmless and approves no therapeutic claims yet the benefits are undeniable.
7. It's a budget wise additive diet as prevention for any disease.
Sources:
theactivetimes.com lacanadacarecenter.com
sciencedirect.com(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971214014489)
https://www.clozette.co/article/immunity-boosting-food-6558
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