Eating jicama should avoid these cavalry, not known as life-threatening

Jicama is a popular snack for Vietnamese. The main component of this tuber is water (accounting for 80-90%). In addition, the tubers also have 4.51% glucose, 2.4% starch, vitamins and minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C . necessary for the body.

Jicama is high in fiber, good for the digestive system, and helps the stomach to contract well. Suitable for pregnant women and overweight people.

Besides, thanks to the heat, detoxification effect, this tuber has the effect of beautifying the skin effectively.

However, when eating jicama, please note the following, to avoid affecting health:

Do not lose weight

Jicama is good for overweight and fat people. But should not use this food to eat "except meals" as a way to lose weight. Because jicama is high in fiber, vitamins, low in energy but can not provide all the nutrients you need. Therefore, if you only eat old beans to reduce fat, you may lack nutrients, causing drowsiness, fatigue, and not health .

Do not eat much

Eating too many jicama can make your stomach loosen up. Once your stomach relaxes, your gastric juice secretes more, which makes you eat more and still feels hungry because of insufficient nutrients. So your weight loss plan can be "bankrupt" at any time.

Do not eat leaves and seeds

In addition to the edible roots, the leaves and seeds of the jicama can be used as a topical medicine. However, absolutely do not eat these 2 parts because it contains tephrosin and rotenon. This substance can cause poisoning, even severe abdominal pain, convulsions of the whole body, arrhythmia, hypotension, respiratory failure.