Yes, it is spelled potato, no “e†at the end. Unless you are talking about the plural.
In China, the local slang name for Sweet Potato is “Ground Melon.”
Originally it was grown in Central and South America. Columbus brought it to Spain.
In the mid 16th Century, it was brought to the Philippines. During the Ming Dynasty it was brought to Fujian Province, China. The person who brought it is named Chen Zheng Long.
Sweet potato is a low calorie food, while having very high nutrition.
Every hundred grams of FRESH sweet potato has 2.3 grams of protein. It has 29 grams of sugar. This sugar is a combination of maltobiose (maltose) and glucose. And 18 mg of calcium. 30 mg of vitamin C, and phosphate, beta carotene, combine this with a high percent of fiber and “It’s a winnah!”
Besides sweet potato also has various amino acids that are crucial to human life. The percentage of amino acids are higher than that found in rice and flour. That is why nutrients in sweet potato are very complete.
Speaking of health care functions, from Chinese herbal medical point sweet potato can provide nutrients to the stomach, and spleen. It also revitalize the blood and regenerate “Jing Chi†(Energy Chi). Additionally, it helps avoid constipation (hear that Dulcolax, Senokot, and other drugs???). Use sweet potatoes instead.
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