Ask anyone what the difference is between yams and sweet potatoes and they'll likely tell you there isn't one, but it turns out there are several.

Dear Helen: Are sweet potatoes the same as yams? I’m very fond of them and have grown them in the past, but I’ve never been certain just which one they are. Labels in stores are sometimes ...

Wondering exactly how many calories are in a sweet potato? A single sweet potato has about 80 calories. Read to find out all ...

Yams can be used in the same way as potatoes. Serve mashed yams with plenty of butter and seasoning as an accompaniment to meat stews or other vegetable dishes. Make yam chips or bake yams in ...