As long as the consumption is reasonably controlled, up to 150g to 200g per day, it will not cause weight gain. Yam is a natural slimming delicacy. It contains enough fiber to create a feeling of fullness after consumption, thereby controlling the desire to eat.
Secondly, yam itself is a highly nutritious and low-calorie food. You can safely eat more of it without worrying about gaining weight.
1. Strengthen the spleen, benefit the stomach, and aid digestion: Yams contain amylase, polyphenol oxidase and other substances, which are beneficial to the digestion and absorption functions of the spleen and stomach. It is a medicinal and food product that can only tonify the spleen and stomach. It can be eaten regardless of spleen yang deficiency or stomach yin deficiency. Clinically, it is commonly used to treat diseases such as weakness of the spleen and stomach, lack of food, fatigue, diarrhea and other diseases;
2. Nourishing the kidneys and replenishing essence: Yams contain a variety of nutrients, which can strengthen the body and nourish the kidneys and replenish essence. It can be taken by anyone with kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, excessive leucorrhea, frequent urination, etc. in women;
3. Benefiting the lungs and relieving cough: Yams contain saponins and mucus, which have lubricating and moisturizing effects, so they can benefit the lungs. Qi, nourishing lung yin, and treating chronic cough caused by lung deficiency, phlegm, and cough.
4. Lower blood sugar: Yams contain mucus protein, which has the effect of lowering blood sugar. It can be used to treat diabetes and is a good food therapy for diabetics.
5. Prolong life: Yams contain a large amount of mucus protein, vitamins and trace elements, which can effectively prevent the precipitation of blood lipids on blood vessel walls, prevent cardiovascular diseases, and achieve the effects of calming the mind, calming the nerves, and prolonging life.
6. Anti-hepatic coma: Recent studies have found that yam has a sedative effect and can prevent hepatic coma.