Yam (vegetable) - Wikipedia
Yam is the common name for some plant species in the genus Dioscorea (family Dioscoreaceae) that form edible tubers (some other species in the genus being toxic). Yams are perennial herbaceous vines native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas and cultivated for the consumption of their starchy tubers in many temperate and tropical regions.
10 Types Of Yams And How To Use Them - Tasting Table
2024年1月19日 · This list includes jollof yam, a yam stew made by combining boiled yams with shrimp, fish, and vegetables, and Jamaican yellow yam stew, a delectable porridge made with coconut milk,...
11 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Yams
2023年7月13日 · Yams are nutritious vegetables containing both macro- and micronutrients. They may have many health benefits, including relieving symptoms of menopause and lowering blood cholesterol levels.
Sweet Potatoes vs Yams: What’s the Difference? - Healthline
2017年9月21日 · Yams have some distinct characteristics that help distinguish them from sweet potatoes, mainly their size and skin. They are cylindrical in shape with brown, rough, bark-like skin that is...
Yams: Health Benefits, Nutrients, Serving Suggestions, and More - WebMD
2023年8月29日 · What Are Yams? Yams are tuber vegetables (the type that grows mostly underground) native to Africa and Asia. There are over 600 species of yam, but only 15-20 are edible.
Yam | Description, Uses, Species, & Facts | Britannica
2024年11月3日 · Yam, any of several plant species of the genus Dioscorea, grown for their edible tubers. Yams are native to warmer regions of both hemispheres, and several species are cultivated as staple food crops in the tropics. They are consumed as cooked starchy vegetables.
Yams: They're Not Just Sweet Potatoes - The Spruce Eats
2020年9月1日 · Yams are often mistakenly called sweet potatoes and vice versa, but these are actually two different vegetables. A true yam is the tuber of a tropical vine that can grow over seven feet in length, and it's not even distantly related to the sweet potato.
9 Surprising Health Benefits of Eating Yams - HealthifyMe
2022年7月28日 · White yams are high in potassium, while yellow, orange and purple flesh yams are full of antioxidants, complex carbohydrates and vitamins. They have a ton of health benefits. For example, they are a source of resistant fibre, which makes them an ideal food option for digestion and weight loss.
Yams Nutrition facts and Health benefits - Nutrition And You.com
Yams are a staple tuber vegetable of the West African region known since ancient times. 118 calories per 100g, Vitamin-C-29%, and Pyridoxine-23% of RDI. The tuber is a very rich source of starch, vitamins, and minerals.
How to Cook Yams 4 Different Ways - Better Homes & Gardens
2024年10月4日 · Check out our Test Kitchen's best tips on how to cook yams, and discover how versatile this nutritious root vegetable can be. If you're in charge of the yams for Thanksgiving dinner, you're most likely making sweet potatoes instead.
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