Jicama

Health BENEFITS of Jicama:

High in Vitamin C

• works as an antioxidant fighting free radicals
• assists the body in making collagen protein
• helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Potassium

• works with sodium to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
• monitors the electrical activity of the heart
• required for proper nerve conduction and muscle contraction
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High in Vitamin B9 (Folate)

• helps the body convert food into energy
  
• aids in the production of oxygen-carrying red blood cells
• supports a healthy nervous system
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High in Magnesium

• aids in muscle contraction and relaxation
• helps create and repair the genetic material DNA and RNA
• supports healthy blood pressure
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High in Iron

• necessary for producing hemoglobin in red blood cells
  
• helps store and transport oxygen throughout the body
  
• assists white blood cells in fighting bacteria
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High in Fermentable Fiber (Prebiotic)

• feeds and strengthens the healthy bacteria in the gut 
  
• aids in reducing heart disease and diabetes
  
• helps strengthen the immune system and lowers the risk of obesity
  

Good Amounts of:

• Manganese
• Copper
• Vitamin E
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
  
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
  

MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1 cup sliced jicama, raw = approximately 46 calories)

MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN

(grams per 1 cup sliced jicama, raw)

FIBER & NATURAL SUGARS

(grams per 1 cup sliced jicama, raw)

NET CARBS

(grams per 1 cup sliced jicama, raw)