How to Make Yaki Imo (Baked Japanese Sweet Potato)
4. Regulating Blood Sugar
Research shows that people with type 2 diabetes experience improved insulin sensitivity and better blood sugar control after consuming white sweet potatoes.

5. Lowering Blood Pressure
The anti-hypertensive effects of sweet potatoes are primarily due to their high potassium content. Potassium and sodium are key factors affecting blood pressure. Consuming potassium promotes the excretion of excess sodium, helping to balance minerals in the body and ultimately lowering blood pressure.

6. Reducing Stroke Risk
Sweet potatoes are high in potassium and low in sodium. Research shows that foods rich in potassium, like sweet potatoes, can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%.

7. Nourishing Joints
Sweet potatoes are rich in mucin, which is beneficial for joint health.