What Is Jicama? - The Spruce Eats
2024年6月22日 · Jicama is a crunchy root native to Mexico where the food also goes by yam bean, Mexican turnip, or Mexican potato. But unlike many other root vegetables, jicama has a snap and refreshing juiciness, not starchy.
Jicama: How to Cook It, Eat It And Its Health Benefits - EatingWell
2020年6月23日 · Native to Mexico and popular in Central American cuisine, jicama is a nutrient-dense root vegetable that starchy like a potato but comes from the bean family. It's available in most mainstream supermarkets–it's sometimes found near hot peppers and cactus paddles in the produce section.
Jicama: Nutrition and Health Benefits - WebMD
2024年3月12日 · Jicama is a root vegetable from Mexico and Central America, known for its thick brown skin and crisp, white flesh that tastes mildly sweet, kind of like an apple. It's low in carbs and...
Mexican Jicama: Root Vegetable Benefits & How to Eat It
2024年2月29日 · Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is a root vegetable similar to a potato. Full of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and magnesium, jicama boasts a mild, crunchy, and slightly nutty flavor. Research suggests jicama has multiple health benefits, including potential digestive support and disease prevention.
Jicama: Nutrition Facts and Benefits - Cleveland Clinic Health …
2023年4月19日 · With its white flesh, round shape, light-brown skin and Mexican origins, jicama is sometimes called a Mexican potato, Mexican turnip or yam bean. Pronounced “HEE-kuh-muh” or “HICK-uh-muh,” jicama is full of surprises. “Jicama is a high-fiber, low-calorie vegetable,” says registered dietitian Julia Zumpano, RD, LD.
Jicama: Health benefits, nutrition, and diet tips - Medical News Today
2019年1月22日 · Jicama is a starchy root vegetable from Mexico. In English, it is known as a Mexican turnip or potato. The tuberous root tastes slightly sweet, but is low in sugar, making it a good...
Jicama Nutrition and Benefits - Healthline
2024年10月28日 · Jicama contains vitamins, minerals, and beneficial fiber. It may benefit heart health and your gut microbiome as part of a nutritious diet. Jicama is a globe-shaped root vegetable with...
Jicama Guide: Nutrition, Benefits, Side Effects, and More
2024年8月13日 · Jicama is a root vegetable similar to a potato. This subtly sweet, satisfyingly crunchy veggie is an excellent source of fiber and vitamin C. Here's everything to know about the...
Jicama Health Benefits, Nutrition and How to Eat - Dr. Axe
2023年2月15日 · What is jicama? Jicama is a root vegetable that is full of prebiotic fiber and antioxidants. As a result, it offers many health benefits, including weight loss. Learn how to prepare this amazing vegetable.
What Is Jicama? (+ Nutrition and Health Benefits) - Insanely Good
2023年4月28日 · Jicama is a root vegetable widely used in Mexican cuisine. Native to Mexico, jicama thrives in warm tropical areas. It comes from the Pachyrhizus erosus vine, which is part of the pea family. Unlike other peas, the ones this vine produces are toxic. As are the flowers and the leaves. So it’s best to stick with just the edible jicama flesh.