JAKARTA (RIAUPOS.CO) – Talking about jicama, some of us may still be wondering about the type of fruit or vegetable. After investigating, it turns out that jicama is a plant that is included in the vegetable category, namely the tuber group.
In fact, this tuber, which is often called fruit, is very refreshing when consumed. In fact, jicama is often used as a mixture in salad or pickles. Reporting from pinkvilla.comSunday (24/9), this vegetable, which has a sweet and fresh taste, was said to be a diabetes-friendly tuber.
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So is that true? Yes, the jicama plant, known as the Mexican potato, is one of the hidden vegetables that is widely used in Central America. This brown-skinned tuber plant is known to be rich in benefits and good for the health of the human body.
The edible part of the jicama plant is the root part which is the tuber. It is also called as Mexican water chestnut. To note, jicama root is rich in fiber and helps you regulate blood cells, blood sugar and blood pressure, so it is a good food for those suffering from cardiovascular disease.
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The benefits of jicama are many, but you also have to be aware of the side effects.
Following are the benefits and nutritional content of jicama that you need to know.
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Still reported from Pinkvilla.comthe nutritional content of jicama per 1 cup or 130g or in other words one cup of jicama has 49 calories.
– 1 cup of jicama contains 0.1 grams of fat. This amount contains 0 grams of saturated fat and 0 milligrams of cholesterol.
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– In one cup of jicama, there are 5.2 milligrams of sodium, 195 milligrams of potassium, and 11 grams of total carbohydrates in 130g of jicama.
– Additionally, it also has 6 grams of dietary fiber, 2.3 grams of natural sugar, and 0.9 grams of protein.
– A total of 130 grams of jicama also contributes 43 percent of the daily value of vitamin C, 1 percent of the daily value of calcium, 2 percent of pantothenic acid, and 4 percent of the daily value of iron.
– Where it is a healthy source of Vitamin B6.
– Named a diabetes-friendly vegetable, this is because jicama has a low glycemic index or low glycemic load.
As a result, it does not make your blood sugar levels rise. You can also eat it as a fried snack, and it doesn’t increase your sugar levels
Source: Jawapos.com
Editor: Edwar Yaman
2023-09-25 00:06:00
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