Kumara are extremely high in beta carotene, which helps prevent cancers such as stomach, pancreas, mouth and gums,.
Potassium, which is associated with lower blood pressure.
Vitamin B6, which may help prevent heart disease.
Vitamin C, which bolsters immunity and when eaten with the skin on – insoluble fibre – to prevent constipation and divereticulosis.
Kumara also contains caffeic acid which may help fight cancer and the AIDS virus.
Cancer fighting chlorogenic acid.
Lutein and zeaxanthin to protect against cancer and eye disease.
Chloresterol lowering plant sterols.