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If you enjoy sweet potatoes, then you may also want to give yams a try. It turns out, they are rich in nutrients that protect against cancer and heart disease.

Yams have been in great supply this winter. These knobbly tubers are about the size of a large thumb. The most common yam is pink-orange in colour and has a slightly shiny, ribbed surface.

If you are buying yams from a specialist African or Caribbean shop, ask them how to prepare the yams you are buying. They will have advice on whether the yam must be peeled before cooking and how ...