7. Sweet potatoes
This tuber packs quite a punch when one considers how inexpensive, versatile and tasty it is. Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of Vitamins A, C and B6. This is excellent news for the allergy prone individual, seeing that it helps to heal inflammation in the body and also boosts the immune system. This means that the body produces less histamines that cause allergies.
If you have skin allergies, or if you want to give your skin a facelift, then you need to look no further for a natural remedy. Sweet potatoes help with the healing of wounds and also produces collagen which helps the skin maintain elasticity. There are also signs that sweet potatoes might be linked to fighting off toxins that cause cancer.
Sweet potatoes are also a great source of mineral iron which our bodies need to stay energized. The iron, however, also helps in the production of red and white blood cells and helps the body metabolize protein. The magnesium in sweet potatoes acts as an anti-stress agent, seeing that it improves blood circulation and also improves heart, muscle and nerve function. This naturally reduces stress and helps the body relax
Sweet potatoes can be eaten as a staple and won’t break the bank. As mentioned they are inexpensive and the amount of dishes that you can concoct with it is basically limited to your imagination. You can enjoy them as a snack in the form of crisps, or mash them up to top your cottage pie/ Wrap them up in foil and bake them either in the oven or the BBQ and enjoy with some honey. The choice is yours.