Purple Sweet Potato Cakes with Pecan

1. High Protein and High Calorie

• Pecans are high in calories due to their rich fat content. Each 100g of pecans contains about 54g of fat and 654 calories, making them particularly suitable for cancer patients who need to increase their caloric intake to make up for nutritional deficiencies during their treatment.

2. Anti-Cancer Properties

• Sweet potatoes are rich in β-carotene, which can neutralize toxins and eliminate free radicals that damage cells, thereby fighting cancer [1].
• Sweet potatoes contain 40mg/100g of glycosides, a type of lipid component in sweet potato mucilage, which can effectively suppress cancer cell growth.

3. Antioxidant

• Purple sweet potatoes contain a large amount of anthocyanins, a powerful antioxidant that can help reduce the damage of free radicals to cells.

4. Detoxification

• Sweet potatoes are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and smooth bowel movements, reducing the contact of harmful substances with the intestinal wall and eliminating carcinogens from the body [2].

5. Soft and Delicious Texture

• Steaming sweet potatoes into a smooth, soft puree creates a texture that is easy to swallow, making it attractive for cancer patients with poor appetite.

References: 

1. Shafiq, M. A., Gul, R., & Nazik, G. (2024). Dietary Carotenoids and their Multifaceted Roles in Cancer Prevention. Journal of Health and Rehabilitation Research, 4(1), 863–868. https://doi.org/10.61919/jhrr.v4i1.508
2. Masrul, M., & Nindrea, R. D. (2019). Dietary Fibre Protective against Colorectal Cancer Patients in Asia: A Meta-Analysis. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 7(10), 1723–1727. https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.265