10 health benefits of sweet potato By:Ariba Khaliq, Onlymyhealth Editorial Team, Date:Jul 28, 2016 The fans of sweet potato might just eat it for taste but the vegetable contains some amazing nutrients needed for a healthy body. 1  1 Sweet Potato is Exceptionally Beneficial. 2  2 Prevents Heart Disorders. 3  3 Wards off Cold and Flu. 4  4 Contains Vitamin D. 5  5 Increases Immunity. 6  6 Fights Cancer.