White Yam 1.5kg - Product of Ghana

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Start by boiling the potatoes until they are soft, draining the water they were boiled in, then adding a bit of milk and mashing them. Mukesh, R., & Namita, P. (2013). Medicinal plants with antidiabetic potential – A review [Abstract]. Furthermore, another study in rats found that supplementing with yam flour reduced the rate of blood sugar absorption, which led to improved blood sugar control. These effects are attributed to the resistant starch and fiber in yams ( 29). Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. This can cause pain and stiffness that restricts mobility in people with the condition. Yam production in 2019". Crops/Regions/World/Production Quantity. FAOSTAT, Statistics Division of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. 2021 . Retrieved 12 October 2021.

Roots and tubers such as yam are living organisms. When stored, they continue to respire, which results in the oxidation of the starch (a polymer of glucose) contained in the cells of the tuber, which converts it into water, carbon dioxide, and heat energy. During this transformation of the starch, the dry matter of the tuber is reduced. When infusing the olive oil with garlic and rosemary, ensure you cook it over low heat. Do not let the garlic and rosemary burn, as this can make the oil bitter. You only need to fry them briefly to release their natural flavors and aromas. D. japonica is used for food. Jinenjo, also called the wild yam, is a related variety of Japanese yam that is used as an ingredient in soba noodles. Adding different seasonings to your yam dishes, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, oregano, or thyme, can diversify sweet and savory dishes. Potatoes come in so many different types, you wouldn’t believe it if I told you. Although we all are familiar with the famous russet potatoes, sweet potatoes, or even purple potatoes (because of their unique color) but not many know that sweet potatoes also come in another form.

Are white yam and sweet potato the same?

Some people will tell you to take off the sweet potato skin when baking or cooking them, but others will swear by it and say that taking the skin off is a bad thing to do. So, what’s the deal? Well, we looked into it, and here’s some info we came across. First is the fact that they contain more antioxidants, which are beneficial for people with high blood pressure. The other one is that, despite what their sweetness may lead you to think, they actually contain fewer carbs than regular potatoes, on average. A monocot related to lilies and grasses, yams are vigorous herbaceous, perennially growing vines from a tuber. [1] They are native to Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Some 870 species of yams are known, [1] a few of which are widely grown for their edible tuber but others of which are toxic. Some yams are also invasive plants, often considered a " noxious weed" outside cultivated areas. [1] 95% of these crops are grown in Africa. [13] People who have hormone-sensitive conditions, such as breast cancer or uterine fibroids, should not use wild yam. It is possible for wild yam to influence estrogen production and worsen the condition. There is also insufficient evidence about whether wild yam is safe during pregnancy, breast-feeding, or for young children. For this reason, doctors recommend people avoid using wild yam during these times.

Tsukayama, I., et al. (2021). Diosgenin suppresses COX-2 and mPGES-1 via GR and improves LPS-induced liver injury in mouse. It is most often baked, mashed or roasted. It is commonly used to make sweet potato fries, an alternative to baked or mashed potatoes. It can also be puréed and used in soups and desserts. Resistant starch passes through your gut undigested. This type of starch is linked to various health benefits, including decreased appetite, as well as improved blood sugar levels and insulin sensitivity ( 30).

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The white sweet potatoes are less sweet than the orange variant, making them well-suited for dishes that require a bit less flavor from their simple ingredients. The tubers are eaten baked, boiled, or fried much like potatoes. Because of the small size of the tubers, mechanical cultivation is possible, which along with its easy preparation and good flavor, could help the lesser yam to become more popular in the future. [18] D. dumetorum [ edit ] Put in the oil and toss it around before adding one tablespoon of chopped rosemary, preferably fresh, and spread it all out on a roasting pan. Dumont, R.; Vernier, P. (2000). "Domestication of yams ( Dioscorea cayenensis-rotundata) within the Bariba ethnic group in Benin". Outlook on Agriculture. 29 (2): 137. doi: 10.5367/000000000101293149. S2CID 154609802.

As a result, it helps feed the good gut bacteria and increases the digestive enzymes that promote healthy digestion. Therefore, yams are an excellent food for improving digestion. 6. Improves Gut Health Non- Dioscorea tubers that were historically important in Africa include Plectranthus rotundifolius (the Hausa potato) and P. esculentus (the Livingstone potato); these two tuber crops have now been largely displaced by the introduction of cassava. [16] D. rotundata and D. cayennensis [ edit ]White yam tuber is roughly cylindrical in shape, the skin is smooth and brown, and the flesh is usually white and firm. Yellow yam has yellow flesh, caused by the presence of carotenoids. It looks similar to the white yam in outer appearance; its tuber skin is usually a bit firmer and less extensively grooved. The yellow yam has a longer period of vegetation and a shorter dormancy than white yam. The antioxidants present in yams help reduce chronic inflammation. Inflammation may lead to various conditions like diabetes and heart diseases. However, yams can help prevent such diseases because they are one of the best anti-inflammatory foods.

Bevacqua, Robert F. (1994). "Origin of Horticulture in Southeast Asia and the Dispersal of Domesticated Plants to the Pacific Islands by Polynesian Voyagers: The Hawaiian Islands Case Study" (PDF). HortScience. 29 (11): 1226–1229. doi: 10.21273/HORTSCI.29.11.1226. a b Calverly (1998). "Storage and Processing of Roots and Tubers in the Tropics". United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. A. Yes, yams are incredibly nutritious. They provide a fair amount of vitamins and macronutrients. The body requires these for healthy functioning. In addition, they can help reduce inflammation and maintain a healthy digestive system. Q. What are the side effects of eating yams? Though yams’ rich nutritional content appears to provide numerous benefits, more human research is needed to study these effects in detail. Also, some studies suggest that certain types of sweet potatoes can help improve blood sugar regulation and reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes ( 12, 13, 14).The protein content and quality of roots and tubers is lower than other food staples, with the content of yam and potato being around 2% on a fresh-weight basis. Yams, with cassava, provide a much greater proportion of the protein intake in Africa, ranging from 5.9% in East and South Africa to about 15.9% in humid West Africa. [34] The bulb and roots of wild yams contain a chemical called diosgenin, which can influence the production of several useful hormones in humans, such as estrogen or dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Yams are mostly tropical species. They are big-looking roots, with rough wrinkly, dark, and sometimes hairy skin and white to slightly yellow or cream-colored starchy flesh, and they can grow so big. Really enormous!