Sweet Potatoes & Chicken
Sweet potatoes contain soluble fibers, which can be easier to digest than insoluble fiber. Soluble fibers also enhance the good bacteria in the intestines, which help with a healthy digestive system. Sweet potatoes contain potassium, an electrolyte that is mostly lost in digestive conditions.
A 247 g cup of mashed sweet potato contains:
- 215 calories
- 05 g of protein
- 94 g of fiber
- 101 mg of calcium
- 46 mg of iron
- 8 mcg of folate [6]
Chicken is a good source of lean protein, which help repair worn-out tissues in the body. It also provides minerals and B vitamins.
They are easy to digest because they contain no fibers. A 100 g serving of stewed chicken breast without the skin contains:
- 150 calories
- 52 g of fat
- 16 g of protein
- 7 mcg of folate
- 258 g of potassium