Yams belong to the family of starchy vegetables, along with potatoes, sweet potatoes, taro, yucca and other root vegetables.
Ube yams have the distinction of having a purple or lavender color. Also great for fighting infections such as colds and flu and quick wound healing, anti-aging, strong bones, and healthy immune function.
Benefits
- Health Benefits of Yam. … Yams are a good source of vitamin C – 27% of the daily value for fighting infections such as colds and flu and quick wound healing.
- Perfect for anti-aging, strong bones, and healthy immune function.
- It also provides good amounts of fiber, potassium, manganese, and metabolic B vitamins.