As a dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about food, but signing up for an eating challenge isn’t something most of us do regularly. That said, I’ve tried a few food challenges before, so when my ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This week, I decided it was finally time to see what all the hype was about. I was skeptical: Could this simple trick really be ...

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" ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sheri Castle shares her take on a classic recipe with delicious twice-baked sweet potatoes. Since childhood, Sheri Castle has admired twice-baked potatoes at nice restaurants. Now she elevates the ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Yams and sweet potatoes offer distinct nutritional profiles that ...