Introducing Yams!

Our rough, textured friend known as the yam originated in Africa. Now, the yam can sometimes be confused for sweet potatoes, but there is a difference. However, in United State’s grocery stores, yam can sometimes go under the name of sweet potatoes. Yams usually have a pale, starchy flesh in comparison to sweet potatoes which have more of an orangish flesh. Also, the flesh of yams can come in a range of colors such as white, yellow, purple, or even pink! Yams are a very versatile root vegetable that can be used in a variety of ways; yams can be made into fries, chips, hash, a puree, a baked good, and so much more! Yum! (Source)

Yam’s Nutritional Facts

To start off, it is highly important to note that if consumed in large amounts, yams can lead to nausea, vomiting, headaches, and digestive issues. Now that the serious part is out of the way, let’s get into the nutritional facts! 1 cup of baked yams contain 158 calories, 2 grams of protein, 0 grams of fat, 37 grams of carbohydrates, and 5 grams of fiber. Yams are good for your baby’s development in the sense that it may enhance brain function, which is essential for your baby’s first 1,000 days of life. Yams also may improve inflammation and protect against certain drug-resistant bacteria. Not only that, but yams also improve cholesterol levels, and shows it may contain antispasmodic properties, which aids in cramps and muscular pains. Give a round of applause for yams because it aims to help your baby start off the day on a nutritious foot! To learn more about the importance of your baby’s development in their first 1,000 days of life, visit our blog at: Little Cocoa Bean Co.! (Source/Source)