Sweet potatoes have come a long way from just being made into pies, fries, soups, casseroles, salads, and stews because, believe it or not, you can now juice them and conveniently and it’s very easy. Read on to find out how to juice sweet potatoes and obtain their numerous health benefits and nutritive value.

Sweet potato, declared as North Carolina’s official state vegetable in 1995, is technically a root that has beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium, vitamin C, calcium, chlorogenic acid, copper, folate, quercetin, iron, and fiber (when taken in solid form) that prevent certain diseases and protect against them and regulate body functions.

It may not be the first thing that comes to mind for juicing but sweet potato has its own merits that make it a nutrition powerhouse. For starters, know that sweet potato is a good vitamin C source. Very few people actually know that vitamin C provides benefits other than protection against infections and viruses. Vitamin C can:

Sweet potato is high in pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, which can reduce the levels of homocysteine in the body. Homocysteine is one of 20 types of amino acids present in our blood that can trigger the development of blood vessel and heart diseases, including strokes and heart attacks, when its level is elevated beyond normal.

Although our bodies are able to produce vitamin D when we get adequate sunlight, the one contained in sweet potatoes can be supplemental for when we become deficient in sunlight to avoid acquiring seasonal affective disorder or SAD. Vitamin D also helps in building strong bones, teeth, nerves, and skin.

Sweet potatoes are a good source of iron which the body needs to produce red and white blood cells, manage stress, metabolize protein, and regulate immune system functions. Iron is an integral part of hemoglobin (the protein molecule in red blood cells) that transports oxygen from the lungs to tissues).

Magnesium is also found in sweet potatoes. This mineral is essential in order to have healthy arteries, bones, muscles, heart, and blood. Magnesium can help prevent sudden cardiac arrest, heart attack, and stroke. Experts have estimated that 80% of the North American population may be deficient in magnesium.

How to Juice a Sweet Potato

After reading several benefits that you can obtain from sweet potato and assuming that you have a juicer to extract the vegetable’s liquid with, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t start juicing sweet potato. Here is a step-by-step (and very easy) guide on how to juice it:

1. Choose a medium-sized potato and wash it thoroughly.
2. Peel it
3. Chop sweet potato into chunks or strips that will fit into the juicer.
4. Juice as per the instructions in the juicer’s manual.
5. Remove the liquid from the juicer and place in a pitcher to chill.

Here are some sweet potato juice recipes which you may want to try. Remember to always use a juicer not a blender when juicing sweet potatoes. If you would like to find out more on the best juicer to buy, you can check out our recommended juicers page here.

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Sweet Potato Juice Recipes

You will notice that carrots and sweet potatoes have a lot more pulp than apples when they are not peeled so you may want to peel them before you cut them up, although some people say that juicing vegetables and fruits with their skins on is more nutritious. A masticating juicer is best for extracting the liquid from root vegetables.

If you would like to see more recipes, click on the link below to download our free healthy juice recipes Ebook. Most are super low-calorie, perfect for losing weight if that’s what you are trying to achieve.