I yam not a yam

If you overdid it with the Thanksgiving candied yams, that’s no reason to give up those colorful tubers. Skip the syrup and marshmallows and rediscover these nutritional powerhouses. Even though many people call the orange-fleshed veggies “yams,” they’re technically sweet potatoes—even those Garnet yams at the farmers market. Sweet potatoes score high in vitamin A and fiber, but they’re really full of vitamin C. Bake or microwave them for a quick, low-fat dinner or cook them with oil, serrano pepper and mustard seeds for a zingy side dish.