Yam: Just how much is good for you? Experts weigh in.
Yam: Just how much is good for you? Experts weigh in.
Quantity recommendation by Julia Rocha
Bachelor in Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Brazil
- Yam is a healthy food, but as it is a source of carbohydrates, its consumption should be moderate, as it can replace other carbohydrates such as rice, potatoes, pasta and bread in meals. My recommendation is to eat at most 1/3 of the average unit per day, around 100g or 3.5oz, you should try to split that amount into two meals.
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Quantity recommendation by Luciana M. Cherubin
Bachelor in Nutrition · 5 years of experience · Argentina
- Sweat potatoes contain oxalates that can increase the risk of kidney stones. Yam must be cooked thoroughly to remove naturally occurring toxic substances.
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Quantity recommendation by Christos Sittas
MSc in Nutrition and Exercise Sciences · 3 years of experience · UK
- Yam should be consumed boiled or baked mostly in savory dishes. One cup of yams can be consumed three to seven days per week, mainly as a low-calorie carbohydrate alternative source.
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