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Jicama
One cup of jicama provides 44% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C.
Jicama is the root of a plant that produces beans, but the beans of the jicama plant are toxic. It has a papery golden-brown skin and a starchy white interior. Its flesh is juicy and crunchy, with a slightly sweet and nutty flavor. Some think it tastes like a cross between a potato and a pear. Others compare it to a water chestnut. With its mild taste and crunchy texture, it is an excellent addition to any salad.
Jicama originated in Mexico and is still a favorite snack all over the country. Other names for jicama include yam bean, Mexican potato, Mexican water chestnut and Chinese turnip. In Mexico, it is sold from street stands or prepared at home, slathered in lime juice and salt, usually with a lot of chili powder.
| 1 cup (130 g) of jicama | contains |
|---|---|
| CARBOHYDRATE | 12 g |
| CALORIES | 49 |
| FAT | 0.1 g |
| FIBER | 6.4 g |
| PROTEIN | 1 g |
| IRON | 4% RDI |
| MAGNESIUM | 4% RDI |
| MANGANESE | 4% RDI |
| POTASSIUM | 6% RDI |
| VITAMIN B9 (FOLATE) | 4% RDI |
| VITAMIN C | 44% RDI |
Avocado
Avocados improve heart health; support eye, skin, and hair health; fight cancer cell growth; promote weight loss; enhance digestive health; protect against diabetes; and decrease arthritis symptoms.
The avocado is a member of the flowering plant family Lauraceae. The fruit of the plant is botanically a large berry containing a single seed. Avocados are cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates throughout the world. In 2017, Mexico produced 34% of the world supply of avocados. Avocados are delicious as they are–just peel and slice or scoop with a spoon. A quarter of an avocado in a smoothie gives it a delicious creamy texture that blends well with other flavors. Avocados can be used in salsas, dips, and salad dressings, and, of course, they are the key ingredient in the Mexican dish that is appreciated worldwide–Guacamole!
Guacamole
| 1/3 medium avocado (50 g) |
|---|
| calories 80 |
| carbohydrates 4 g |
| calcium 10 mg |
| copper 10% DV |
| fat 8 g |
| fiber 1.7 g |
| folate 10% DV |
| magnesium 4% DV |
| manganese 4% DV |
| niacin 6% DV |
| pantothenic acid 14% DV |
| phosphorous 2% DV |
| potassium 6% DV |
| protein 1 g |
| riboflavin 8% DV |
| thiamine 4% DV |
| vitamin B6 66% DV |
| vitamin C 4% DV |
| vitamin E 6% DV |
| vitamin K 10% DV |
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