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Yam Flour is an effective weight loss aid. It has a high fiber content that helps to flush out waste from the body.

And even the pepper which is used to prepare most of the local soups for the dish contains a chemical compound called capsaicin that prevents immature fat cells from developing and so promotes weight loss.

The presence of dietary fibre in yam flour helps to reduce low - density lipoprotein  which is one of the carriers of cholesterol.

Thereby preventing or reducing the risks of getting any related health conditions which can be caused by high cholesterol in the body.

 Yam flour is a good meal for diabetic patients due to its low glycemic - index, thus wont cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels of diabetes patients.

This is so due to its ability to digest and absorb the carbohydrates in the yam flour slowly which helps to doesn\'t cause a spike in the blood sugar/insulin levels.