Sweet Potato

Did you know? Sweet Potato is a veggie that is according to the center for science in the public interest declared to be the No.1 superfood for better health. this veggie is native to Central and South America, it was borne back to Europe by Christoper Columbus after his frist voyage to the New World. the spanish spread it to the Philippines, and in the 16th century, the Portuguese brought it to africa, India, and Southeast Asia ath the same time, it was being cultivated in the southern most area of what would become the United States. There are more than 400 varieties, ranging in color from white to crea, yellow, orange, pink and evern deep purple, the most commonly seen versions are white and yellow-range. This veggie is and excellent source of vitamin A which is the beta-carotene, plus megadoses of vitamin C. Recent studies indicate that this terrific veggie is a stalwart defender for people who are exposed to cigarette smoke.