10 High Fiber Vegetables
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
High Fiber Vegetable #8: Sweet Potatoes
This sweet and starchy root vegetable has become more popular in restaurants replacing the russet potatoes. Most of the different types of potatoes contain great amount of fiber, however the sweet potato has the most fiber content. A medium sized baked sweet potato contains about 6 grams of fiber.
Sweet potatoes contain a good array of micronutrients. Some of these nutrients include vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese. In one study, it was concluded that sweet potato peels contain dietary components that prevent some types of cancer and also contribute to good eye health.
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