India, Feb. 9 -- Sweet potatoes, or shakarkandi, are a favourite Indian snack often enjoyed in the evening. But did you know it packs several health benefits, to be only ignored as a chaat dish? Also Read | Do you skip egg yolk thinking it's unhealthy? Cardiologist with 40 years experience shares why you should eat whole eggs

In a February 8 Instagram post, Dr Shubham Vatsya, a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Fortis Vasant Kunj with over 10 years of experience, highlighted how shakarkandi is an underrated Indian superfood that shouldn't be ignored and should be included in your essential diet.

According to the gastroenterologist, sweet potatoes are the most underrated superfood of the winter season. Highlighting the many health b...