I heard recently that yams can boost fertility in women . But I cannot find yams in my area.
Would sweet potatoes do the same thing?
2007-12-15 13:56:22 · 11 answers · asked by Lily18 5 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing, not at all.
If what you heard about yams is true (doubtful) it would not be true of sweet potatoes. Different genus.
2007-12-15 14:05:43 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
No, they're not the same thing, but most people in the US use both of the terms for sweet potatos. Finding yams in the US can be kind of difficult. I'd try to find out what causes the fertility boost and then see if sweet potatos contain it too. Good luck!
I've had luck finding yams at exotic food markets (ones that carry African food) and once in a while I can find them at large Asian grocers.
2007-12-15 13:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by They call me ... Trixie. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yams are from the Tropics, and are not related to the southern grown sweet potatoe. Therefore I do not think the southern sweet potatoe holds any fertility benefits.
2007-12-15 14:07:23 · answer #3 · answered by MoonWoman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sweet Potato and Yam Health Information
Sweet potatoes are relatively low in calories and have no fat. They are rich in beta-carotene , having five times the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin A in one sweet potato, as well as loaded with potassium. These nutrients help to protect against heart attack and stroke. The potassium helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance in the body cells, as well as normal heart function and blood pressure.
Wild Mexican "yams" which are related to the sweet potato, seem to have anti-weight-gain, anti-cancer, and anti-aging properties, according to Dr. Earl Mindell.
True yams do not contain as much Vitamin A and C as sweet potatoes
http://homecooking.about.com/od/foodhealthinformation/a/swpotatohealth.htm
http://homecooking.about.com/od/howtocookvegetables/a/sweetpotatodiff.htm
2007-12-15 14:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by Ginnykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reality they're both candy potatoes...Hardly any person in North the united states has in reality ever eaten a real yam. They're much exceptional looking than sweet potatoes. They appear like tree branches to peer them within the store. They have got a more bitter style than candy potatoes.
2016-08-06 11:46:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought yams and sweet potatoes were the same thing
2007-12-15 13:58:51 · answer #6 · answered by Betrayed and Insane 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yams in the U.S. are actually sweet potatoes with relatively moist texture and orange flesh
2007-12-15 14:00:21 · answer #7 · answered by JulieJulie 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
certainly they are the two candy potatoes...rarely all of us in North usa has certainly ever eaten a real yam. they are lots diverse finding than candy potatoes. they appear like tree branches to work out them interior the shop. they have a extra bitter style than candy potatoes.
2016-10-11 09:13:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yams are an excellent source of potassium and vitamins C and B, and a good source of thiamine.
Potato (baked, w/skin), 1 potato (202g)
Calories: 220
Protein: 4.6g
Carbohydrate: 51g
Total Fat: 0.2g
*Excellent source of: Niacin (16mg), Vitamin B6 (.7mg), and Vitamin C (26mg)
*Good source of: Fiber 4.8 g, Iron (2.75mg), Magnesium (55mg), Pantothenic acid (1.12g), and Thiamine (.22mg)
2007-12-15 14:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by QueUp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, I am not sure about fertility, but I LOVE Sweet Potatoes!!!! yummy...
2007-12-15 13:59:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋