New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- When someone mentions root vegetables, you probably think of potato, carrot, and radish. While they are all superfoods, you should also add jicama to your diet. The root vegetable, also known as a Mexican turnip, has a crispy texture with brown skin and white flesh. The superfood with sweet and starchy taste has many nutrients such as calcium, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium. It is also a good source of fibre, and low in calories, making it beneficial for people who want to improve their gut health, and lose weight. So, let's explore jicama benefits along with its side effects.

Nutritional value of jicama

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 100 grams of jicama consists of:

Water: 90.1 gra...