One of my Blog readers sent in the following information via Facebook. Corinne had looked yams up on the Internet, and found that:
"...they are not related to sweet potato, although people think they are as they look similar. They sound very good for you: "Yams are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber, Vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese; while being low in saturated fat and sodium. Vitamin C, dietary fiber and Vitamin B6 may all promote good health[4]. Furthermore, a product that is high in potassium and low in sodium is likely to produce a good potassium-sodium balance in the human body, and so protect against osteoporosis and heart disease[5]. Having a low level of saturated fat is also helpful for protection against heart disease[6].Yam products generally have a lower glycemic index than potato products[7], which means that they will provide a more sustained form of energy, and give better protection against obesity and diabetes..."
Thank you Corinne and if anyone else would like to make a submission please contact me via Facebook. There is a profile image so it won't be too difficult to work out which one is the real Roger Bennett.
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