Jicama (Yambean)
Jicima (pronounced hee-ka-ma) is a root in the legume family with the consistency of a turnip or potato and flavor close to a pear or apple. While most of these fruits and vegetables have edible exteriors, the peel of the jicama is toxic and tough, so it needs to be cut off prior to preparation.Jicama is full of inulin, a carbohydrate that does not metabolize in the body, so it’s a good alternative for those with diabetes. It also helps with the absorption of calcium in the bones and provides prebiotics necessary for a healthy gut. Jicama is full of vitamin C and potassium, which help improve the immune system and promote heart-health.
Glycemic Load= 2
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Candida Diet, Diabetic, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: Fiber, VitaminC
- Good Source of:
- Preferences: No Molds, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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