However, if you only eat boiled sweet potatoes every day, many people will easily feel bored. Nutrition experts suggest some simple ways to prepare this dish that are both delicious and support weight control.
Grilled sweet potatoes combined with unsweetened yogurt
Sweet potatoes after being grilled until soft, cut in half and then eaten with yogurt will create a light fatty taste, making the dish easier to eat while still maintaining a low calorie content. In addition, this dish also provides beneficial bacteria from yogurt, supporting digestion.
Sweet potato salad
This is also a choice that many people apply when losing weight. Boiled sweet potatoes cut into small pieces, mixed with green vegetables such as lettuce, cherry tomatoes and a little olive oil. The dish is both rich in fiber and provides vitamins and minerals necessary for the body.
Sweet potato mashed with oatmeal
A dish suitable for breakfast or snacks. Steamed sweet potatoes, crushed, mixed with oatmeal and a little chia seeds will create a nutritious but low-calorie dish.
According to Dr. Frank Hu, professor of nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health (USA), foods rich in fiber and low glycemic index such as sweet potatoes can help control weight better. "They help create a feeling of fullness for longer, thereby reducing calorie intake during the day," he said.
However, experts also recommend eating sweet potatoes in moderation and combining a balanced diet with reasonable exercise to achieve sustainable weight loss results.
