Yams: One of Nature’s Superfoods
Benefit from vitamin B6, save money, lose weight and so much more.
I genuinely enjoy writing about foods and healthy items that I have either tried or have added to my life. If something works for me, makes me feel my very best and helps to promote the betterment of my life, sharing that with others is a source of joy and fulfillment for me.
Sometimes, I find the simplest ideas, changes, or additions to your life can truly make all the difference. I find this to be even more true when you are on a tight budget, have limited time and appreciate efficiency and ease in your life. Umm, what a minute, this applies to just about everyone, right? After all, who amongst us does not want to save money, time and energy?
So I would like to share another one of my favorite healthy choices.
It takes 5 minutes to prepare and wah lah you have a tasty nutritious meal, side dish or snack depending on the size of your appetite. I’m a person who truly believes less is more and I will just microwave these vegetables and eat them without any toppings. I feel the natural taste is delicious enough. I have found that if you refrigerate and eat them cold, their sweetness is accentuated and gives dish a sweet treat taste!
So let’s find out more about the tasty, superfood known as the yam! While there are many variations of this delectable, hearty non-fat treat, I can only speak about orange sweet potato variant as this is the only one I’ve had!
Why do I love this healthy choice?
Yams are packed aplenty with Vitamin B6 which is an essential to breaking down homocysteine a substance that can threaten the safety of blood vessel walls. In fact, high levels of homocysteine are associated with heart problems and thus the additions of yams in your diet can greatly reduce this risk. In addition, they also contain potassium which works to regulate blood pressure protecting your body from hypertension.
Do you want to lose weight and still feel satisfied?
Yams are full complex carbohydrates which take longer for your system to metabolize and therefore leave you feeling fuller and curbing your hunger pangs for longer periods of time. Manganese is a trace mineral that can be found in this food choice as well. It helps to metabolize carbohydrates producing energy and keeping your body protected with its antioxidant properties. Furthermore, yams also offer you a generous fill of fiber keeping your stomach satiated and your weight nicely maintained.
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clay hurtubise | May 7, 2009 | Reply
MMMM, though I like mine with a little cinnamon!
Thanks,
Clay
Dee Gold | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for another nice article.
BC Doan | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Sound delicious!
CHAN LEE PENG | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Excellent article, thanks!
Christine Ramsay | May 7, 2009 | Reply
I have never eaten yam, but I will look out for it after reading this very good article.
Christine
Annie Hintsala | May 7, 2009 | Reply
One of my favorites! My son loves them too.
Westbrook | May 7, 2009 | Reply
I love yams, or specifically, sweet potatoes, baked until the skin turns brown. I believe sweet potatoes are generally enjoyed more in the south. Since they are somewhat sweet, some consider them as more of a dessert.
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payge | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Gives one something to think about considering health is important,great article.
STEVE666 | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Another interesting food articule, although I have to confess to having never heard of a yam.
Daghost413860 | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Great article!! I love Yams!!! or sweet potatoes…Mmmmm
OhSugar | May 7, 2009 | Reply
I love them baked yams with the skins and I use them instead of white potatoes for fries. Thank you for sharing their nutritional values.
JerryKBradford | May 7, 2009 | Reply
I love Yams and Sweet Potatos! Natures little versatile starch. My mother enjoys the faux estrogen characteristics found in Yams. I enjoy Yams both cooked and at times as a candied mexican treat found in most mercados in Southern California.
Unlike most, I espeically like the skin!
Ella Currence | May 7, 2009 | Reply
I love yams but I didn’t know that it produce so much thanks for that.
NA Staffieri | May 7, 2009 | Reply
One of the best foods you can eat. Of course, I then have to add the brown sugar and marshmallow!
Momma Tells | May 7, 2009 | Reply
I like yams, too! Especially on the Holidays,
My Best to you,
Momma Tells
Daisy Peasblossom | May 7, 2009 | Reply
Hard to beat a good baked sweet potato. Nice article…good reminder of an inexpensive veggie that is good for us.
papaleng | May 8, 2009 | Reply
avery informative and helpful article.
nutuba | May 8, 2009 | Reply
Great article, Liane! We love sweet potatoes and buy them by the boxfull at the state farmers market. We don’t eat them as dessert, but there’s a sweet potato casserole (a side dish) that very easily could be dessert. Mmmm, what’s for breakfast?
Yovita Siswati | May 8, 2009 | Reply
I never knew this before. I wonder whether it is available in my country. Very informative article!
CA Johnson | May 8, 2009 | Reply
This is great information, Liane. I like yams so now I know that there’s a health benefit to them too.
Ruby Hawk | May 8, 2009 | Reply
Yams are one of my favorite foods and I can’t eat them anymore.Great article.
nobert soloria bermosa | May 8, 2009 | Reply
we have plenty of it here,just love it
swatilohani | May 9, 2009 | Reply
good info
seashell66 | May 9, 2009 | Reply
Once again, an informative an well-written article. I love yams!
rajeev bhargava | May 14, 2009 | Reply
wow. i had never heard of yams until i read this brilliant article. thanks very much for introducing it to me. another healthy food to be added to my diet.