What Kind Of Vegetable Is A Yam?

The tubular vegetable yam belongs to the Dioscorea genus. It is well-known as Jimikand or Suran. Yam is a bulbiferous vegetable that is rock-hard and extremely nutritious.

Yams have dark-brown skin, and as they mature, their pulp turns yellow, red, white, or pink. They resemble tubular sweet potatoes in appearance but are distinct from them.

Yams are hard to cut and prepare due to their rocky texture. Because yam contains irritants as well, boil them in tamarind, lemon, or vinegar water before eating. 

Yams are another food that easily oxidizes and changes color, so soak them in water before cooking.
 

Health Benefits Of Yam

Yams are abundant in fiber and resistant starch, which enhances the health of our stomachs and encourages the growth of good gut flora. They decrease hunger when consumed, hence yam promotes weight loss.
Yams are a good source of vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin C, all of which help to strengthen the immune system and are good for bone and growth development.
The minerals manganese, potassium, and iron, which support healthy bones, lower cholesterol levels, and heart function, are abundant in yams.
Increasing estrogen levels by daily yam consumption helps women's postmenopausal symptoms.
Yams are a good source of antioxidants, which lowers your risk of developing numerous malignancies.
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich yam help treat a variety of chronic inflammatory diseases.