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Jicama

A crisp, juicy, mildly sweet Mexican root eaten raw, exceptionally rich in prebiotic inulin.

Benefits

Key compounds

Inulin (prebiotic fiber)vitamin Cpotassiumantioxidants

May help with

Best for these goals

Gut healthblood sugar balanceimmunity

How to use it

Raw sticks with chili-lime, in slaws and salads, fresh salsas, crudités

Evidence level

Nutritional

Cautions & interactions

Only the root is edible — the rest of the plant is toxic
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