French yams like other yams, are nutrient-dense tubers packed with fibre, potassium, manganese, copper, and Vitamin C, offering benefits like improved heart health, better digestion, enhanced brain function (due to diosgenin), blood sugar control, and potential relief from menopause symptoms, plus they're great for energy and immunity. 

Culinary Suggestion...

French yam is a staple, typically boiled as "Hard Food" to serve with stewed fish/chicken, made into yam chips/fries (Yamarita), mashed with coconut milk, or cooked in sweet dishes like candied yams.