One of food's greatest double acts is the sweet potato and the yam. They're perpetually confused for one another, and it's easy to forget whether sweet potatoes and yams are actually the same thing.

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" ...

If you thought yams and sweet potatoes were the same thing, think again! While the two root vegetables might appear to be similar (largely in part to grocery stores mislabeling them), the difference ...

Two beloved comfort foods are going head-to-head in kitchens across America, and the results might surprise anyone who assumed one was definitively healthier than the other. Both regular potatoes and ...

Learn the nutritional value of sweet potato and its health benefits. Read about the nutrient value of sweet potato for a ...

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 ...