Tag: Yam

African slaves had already been calling the ‘soft’ sweet potatoes ‘yams’ because they resembled the yams in Africa. Thus, ‘soft’ sweet potatoes were referred to as ‘yams’ to distinguish them from the ‘firm’ varieties. Is there a difference between a yam and a sweet potato? The skin of a yam (left) looks kind of like […]

Out of these, Dioscorea rotundata (white yam) and Dioscorea alata (water yam) are the most common, and most economically important, species in Nigeria. Yams are grown in the coastal region in rain forests, wood savanna and southern savanna habitats. What are the two types of yams? Two types of yams dominate the West Africa starchy […]

Baked Yams Baking is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to prepare yams. Place them right into the oven as they are, or wrap them in aluminum foil first to speed the cooking process. Bake at 375 degrees for one hour, then slit their tops or cut them into smaller pieces. What’s the healthiest […]

“Yams are high in fiber and once eaten improves digestion thus minimizing complications that may result from constipation and colon cancer,” Pande explains. Can sweet potatoes relieve constipation? Sweet potato Sweet potatoes contain a good amount of fiber to help alleviate constipation. One medium sweet potato (about 150 grams) contains 3.6 grams of fiber, which […]

The skin of a yam (left) looks kind of like tree bark, while a sweet potato (right) is more reddish-brown. Real yams are entirely different root vegetables that are more like yucca in texture and flavor. They have bumpy, tough brown skin (that looks almost tree trunk-like) with starchy, not sweet flesh. Are red yams […]

The bottom line They’re rich in fiber, other nutrients, and antioxidants that can help support a healthy gut, increase feelings of fullness, and prevent chronic disease. If you’re looking to get the most nutrition out of your sweet potato, keep the peel on. Is it safe to eat sweet potato skin? Yes, you can eat […]

White potatoes and yams contain generous amounts of fiber, but yams are slightly higher. A 1-cup serving of yams contains 6 grams, while white potatoes have just over 3.5 grams for this same serving size. The recommended daily intake of fiber is 30 to 38 grams for men and 21 to 25 grams for women. […]

The American yam is not commonly found in the UK, yet the term is often used in the US to refer to what the British call a sweet potato; the Brits eat theirs roasted (as they do most things) and have not yet warmed to the American dish of “marshmallow yams.” Is a yam a […]

American rapper A$AP Yams died of an accidental drug overdose, according to New York City’s chief medical examiner. Steven Rodriguez, who was better known as A$AP Yams or Yamborghini, died aged 26 on 18 January at Brooklyn’s Woodhull Medical Centre. Who dropped the yam in community? In class, Archwood presents Todd as a hero, but […]

Yams are native to the tropical areas of the world, and grow in the relatively hot conditions of U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 12. Their climbing vines have heart-shaped leaves, and their underground tubers grow to weights of typically between 3 and 8 pounds. Where do yams grow best? Yams require […]

The Cycle is useful because it gives the reason for the change of name from Yaw to the byname Yam. The reasons the name Yaw is important are two: It is the original and personal name; It is used frequently by scholars referring to Yahweh. Who is yam in the Bible? Yam (also Yamm; Semitic: […]

Yam (also Yamm; Semitic: ים Ym) is the god of the sea in the Canaanite pantheon. He takes the role of the adversary of Baal in the Ugaritic Baal Cycle. The deity’s name derives from the Canaanite word for “Sea”, and is one name of the Ugaritic god of Rivers and Sea. What does yam […]

Sweet potatoes are part of the morning glory family, so they grow like typical tubers, underground with trailing vines above ground. Yams grow more like ornamental grasses and lilies, so they’re a root of a flowering plant. Do sweet potatoes grow above the ground? Sweet potato vines (background) grow above ground, while the tubers (center) […]

Yams are consumed as cooked starchy vegetables. They are often boiled and then mashed into a sticky paste or dough, but they may also be fried, roasted, or baked in the manner of potatoes or sweet potatoes, which are unrelated. Men and boys carrying yams at a harvest festival in the Trobriand Islands, Papua New […]

Yam leaves are medium to large in size, averaging 5 to 15 centimeters in length and 2 to 10 centimeters in width, and vary in shape from cordate, spade-like, to triangular. The leaves grow on slender, green stems rising from long, creeping vines and showcase dark green hues with a smooth, broad, and flat surface. […]

Pinch off each leaf, including the stem, from the main stalk and any other tender parts of the vegetables. Wash and rinse thoroughly a couple of times and set aside to drain off any excess water before cooking. What is yam leaves good for? Nutritional Value Yam leaves, or sweet potato leaves, are a source […]

Depending on the variety, yams are harvested 6 to 12 months after planting. Lift the tubers when the leaves and stems turn yellow and dry. Do not leave the ripe tubers too long in the ground, otherwise they become bitter and may rot. With some varieties, only one crop is harvested. How long does it […]

Literally and botanically speaking, the two are not related. Both the yam and the sweet potato DO grow underground and have yellowish-orange flesh, but there the similarity ends; they are not the same plant species. Do yams and sweet potatoes grow the same way? Sweet potatoes are part of the morning glory family, so they […]

Potatoes and yams are also root vegetables that grow their tubers in the ground, and they are both different from sweet potatoes. Where do yams grow? They are native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Some yams are also invasive plants, often considered a “noxious weed” outside cultivated areas. Some 870 species of yams are […]

Pack them in paper boxes or wrap them in newspaper and store them in a cool pantry or closet. The best temperature to keep the roots fresh is 55 to 60 F. How do you store fresh cut yams long term? Yams actually have a pretty flexible timeline. They can be used up to a […]