10 Healthy Reasons To Eat Yam

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1. Yam or Elephant Foot gives young kids, hormonal boost and makes them taller. 

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2. Also called suran, yam makes your skin look youthful and supple. 

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3. Yam boosts gut health and is helpful to tackle Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms. 

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4. Yam tastes delicious and is often used as mock meat by vegans and vegetarians. 

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5. Packed with dietary fibre, yam is helpful for women facing menopause. 

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6. It's helpful for weight-management. 

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7. Yam regulates sugar in your body and it's helpful for diabetes patients. 

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8. Filled with saponin, yam has anti-inflammatory properties. 

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9. Yams have diosgenin, which helps keep cancer at bay.

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10. Yams are also important for good reproductive health. It boosts women's  fertility. 

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