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. The tubers themselves, …

Sep 21, 2017 · Most vegetables labeled as a “yam” in the United States are actually just a variety of sweet potato.

Jan 19, 2024 · Join us on this yam-tastic journey, and let's uncover the fantastic world these tubers bring to the table, and all about some different types of yams.

Jul 25, 2025 · Yams are starchier, drier, and less sweet than sweet potatoes. Some varieties of yam can grow up to 130 pounds, in stark contrast to much smaller sweet potatoes. Typically, yams have a …

Dec 19, 2025 · 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 …

Nov 24, 2025 · Yams are rich in fiber, plant compounds, and micronutrients. Try baking, frying, or boiling yams to make a variety of dishes such as chips or candied yams.

Mar 7, 2025 · Yams are tubers with many health benefits, such as relieving constipation, controlling diabetes, and preventing cardiovascular disease. These benefits are related to a high fiber content …

Dec 6, 2024 · Yam nutrition benefits include supplying you with vitamins A and C, potassium, manganese, B vitamins, fiber, and more. Look for yams in international markets, and use them in the …

2 days ago · yam (plural yams) Any climbing vine of the genus Dioscorea in the Eastern and Western hemispheres, usually cultivated. The edible, starchy, tuberous root of that plant, a tropical staple …

Dec 16, 2024 · What is called for “yam” both in North America and in Québec is actually a sweet potato. Sweet potato flesh can be white, orange, and even purple depending upon the variety.