Hear from the experts on Jícama, plus health benefits, and recipes

• Benefits by Carolina Castro
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• Benefits by Luciana M. Cherubin
• Side effects by Carolina Castro
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• Side effects by Luciana M. Cherubin
• Quantity recommendation by Carolina Castro
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• Quantity recommendation by Luciana M. Cherubin

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Benefits by Carolina Castro

• Jicama vegetable has high vital nutrients as B vitamins content and low calories.
• Jicama is rich in fibers and may treat dyslipidemias, high blood pressure and helps in weight control.
• Jicama may improve mood through direct effects on GABA and serotonin production.

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Benefits by Luciana M. Cherubin

• Jicama prevents cell damage as it contains several antioxidants. One cup of jicama contains nearly a half of the RDI for the antioxidant vitamin C.
• Jicama reduces blood pressure and cholesterol. It is high in fiber and potassium, which benefit heart health.
• Jicama promotes digestion. It is high in insulin, a type of fiber which can increase the frequency of bowel movements.

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Side effects by Carolina Castro

• Jicama flowers contain toxic compounds.
• Excessive consumption may lead to digestive disorders like constipation and stomach ache.

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Side effects by Luciana M. Cherubin

• Eating jicama with other high-fiber foods may cause some digestive upsets.

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Quantity recommendation by Carolina Castro

• Fiber recommendations according to FDA is about 25 to 30g day, 1 cup of jicama (130g) has around 6.4g of fiber, so it is important to not consume more than 2 small servings of jicama.

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Quantity recommendation by Luciana M. Cherubin

• The best way to eat jicama is just to peel it and cut in matchsticks then eat it raw. Avoid eat raw jicama with other high-fiber foods to avoid side effects.

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