Sweet potatoes (moist, orange/sweet) and yams (dry, starchy/earthy) are distinct, unrelated vegetables; what are commonly labeled as "yams" in U.S. supermarkets are almost always orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. True yams have bark-like skin and white flesh, while sweet potatoes have smooth skin and sweeter, varied flesh.
Sweet Potatoes vs. Yams: What’s the Difference?
Yams vs. Sweet Potatoes: What's the Difference?
Yams vs Sweet Potatoes and How to Tell Them Apart!
Yams are starchy, tuberous root vegetables native to Africa and Asia. They are a staple food rich in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants, which support cardiovascular health.
11 Health and Nutrition Benefits of Yams
Have you ever had yams, real, genuine yams? After reading these articles, I am thinking maybe yams get served occasionally at some of our church fellowship meals. Our church membership is culturally diverse! I'll have to start paying closer attention.
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