Aerial yam, leaves

Yam is a very popular food in warm areas, mostly cultivated in developing countries, Africa, Oceania and the Caribbean area, where it has been cultivated for more than 200 years. It is a food rich in proteins and calories, it has a starch with a great texture and color very similar to corn. From the plant it is used to feed the roots and tubers that have great nutritional value, it is an excellent source of carbohydrates, calcium, iron and phosphorus, with some levels of vitamins A, C, B1 or thiamin, which is used for the growth of children and vitamin B5 that strengthens the immune system, also contains niacin, riboflavin, pyridoxine and ascorbic acid as well as carotenoids, helps purify the blood.