For many families, a holiday feast doesn’t feel complete without the familiar lineup of mashed potatoes and gravy, roast turkey and stuffing. Add in traditional sides like cranberry sauce, green bean ...

Sweet potatoes and yams are often confused, but they are botanically different plants. True sweet potatoes are native to the Americas, while true yams originate from Africa and Asia. The canned "yams" ...

Every year around Thanksgiving, my family confronts the yam vs. sweet potato issue. Are they different, and is one better than the other? — Jeff That is a great question and it often comes up when ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD In the United States (U.S.), sweet potatoes are often mistakenly referred to as yams, but they are actually distinct foods that come from different plant ...

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We'll also tell you the difference between sweet potatoes vs.yams, and more. We all know that consuming fruits and vegetables with a bright, vibrant color, like sweet potatoes, means they’re ...