It’s become painstakingly obvious that kale is so over. Just look at those curly leaves, tough stems, and that dark green color. Kale is like Gangnam Style and the Harlem Shake: So 2012. A new vegetable is all the rage these days: Yams. Aside from being extremely versatile, yams can be a game changer at the dinner table…and in the bedroom. In anticipation of the new season of Netflix’s original series Grace and Frankie, where yams become a hot commodity (let your imagination run wild here...), we’ve decided to do a little research on this new trend. Jam-packed with some surprising health benefits, see below why we think they’re so damn sexy.
Citrus salsa served along with these roasted yams packs a double-punch of Vitamin C. With all that Vitamin C, yams can help fight off colds—which means less time blowing your nose at night—and much more time for those night moves in the boudoir.
See that orange color? Like we said, yams are PACKED with Vitamin C, which also has anti-aging properties. That means eating yams is basically the most delicious solution for keeping your skin smooth and wrinkle-free.
Start the day off right with a hearty breakfast that won’t give you a sugar crash. Yams’ glycemic level is much lower than standard potatoes, which means you won’t get that pesky afternoon fatigue after you eat them. Your stamina will thank you.
Yams can put anyone in a good mood with their creamy deliciousness, like in this baba ganoush—but they can especially help menopausal women. They’ve got a 50% daily intake of Vitamin B6, a nutrient that helps ease the up-and-down mood swings of some older ladies—putting them in the mood for, well, some frisky fun.
Yams are an amazing source of electrolytes, too, which helps regulate fluids that flow throughout your body. Yes, even when you eat them with lots of cheese. They’re especially helpful before or after rigorous physical activity—inside or outside of the bedroom.
If you think bananas are a good go-to source of Potassium, think again. First of all, you can't eat bananas on pizza. Second of all, yams have more potassium than bananas. This element helps with muscle strength and nervous system function, which in turn helps with life’s more electric moments, if you know what we mean.
Yams for a late-night snack? Heck yes. Yams’ nutrients help keep your vision in tip-top shape—which means no fumbling around when you find yourself in the kitchen for a post-dessert rendezvous with a special someone.
Craving more? Tune into the new season of Grace and Frankie, streaming on Netflix May 6th, for bonus inspiration about what to do with your yams.