Amazing Benefits of Jicama

Steemian friends.

In this post I will discuss jicama. So, jicama is not only delicious eaten directly or made into salad, but jicama can also make our skin bright.

And did you know, in fact jicama contains substances that can reduce stomach acid for us, called alkaline substances. That's good for those of you who have stomach ulcers. When I see jicama like this, I can't wait to eat it. But even so, I don't forget to wash the jicama first before I peel the skin. But don't just eat it like that, because it turns out there are many ways to enjoy jicama, while also experiencing its extraordinary benefits.

Have you ever missed meal times? Don't underestimate this habit. The bad habit of skipping meals will cause stomach acid to rise, causing a disease called gastritis. Stomach ulcers, or what is also known as dyspepsia, is a health problem that is no longer foreign to the ears. This condition occurs due to inflammation of the inner stomach wall, stomach-like pain or burning from the neck to the middle of the stomach, is a common symptom of stomach ulcers. Before going to the doctor, it's a good idea to try home remedies that are easy to make and can reduce your stomach acid. Prepare the ingredients, we need jicama and salt. Meanwhile, the equipment needed is a grater, spoon and bowl. Let's start mixing, choose fresh and clean jicama like this, OK?

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Halve the jicama then peel the skin. Jicama skin is not too thick, so it is easy to separate. Then prepare a grater and grate the yam meat, then squeeze it with your hands. Jicama contains quite a lot of water, so it is easy to extract the juice, do this until the glass is full. Finally, add a teaspoon of salt, this is a natural concoction to reduce stomach acid in the style of jicama, you can also use this concoction as a mask.

The alkaline compound content in jicama can cool the stomach and reduce stomach acid, while the atrial fluoride in salt can relieve inflammation. Drink this concoction, if you feel stomach acid has risen, the symptoms can be characterized by a bloated stomach and pain in the stomach. Apart from that, drinking it regularly can also maintain good digestive conditions. So the most important thing, don't be late eating again.

Enjoying foods containing coconut milk and high calories really tastes delicious, but be careful, your cholesterol can rise. If cholesterol levels rise, the body immediately reacts with pain in the back of the neck, head, and the body can even become weak. Cholesterol doesn't only attack old people, young people also have to be careful, if you have an unhealthy eating style, balance your lifestyle with regular exercise, at least brisk walking or running in the morning, so that the calories in the body are destroyed and train the heart. , so the body feels stronger and fitter.

Apart from exercising and avoiding high-calorie foods, you can also lower cholesterol from the following ingredients, of course still using jicama. The ingredients are jicama, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and mint leaves. While the equipment is a blender, bowl, knife and cutting board, let's start making it. First cut the jicama, the jicama used is yam without skin. Cut into dice, then place in a bowl, continue by cutting the cherry tomatoes, add on top of the jicama pieces. Then take a single garlic that has been peeled, put it all in a blender, also add mint leaves to give a refreshing effect. Blend on medium speed, so that everything is mixed evenly. Finally pour into a small bowl, and add olive oil, stir well. So, that's how to process jicama, good luck.

The insulin, vitamin C and antioxidant content in jicama can help the process of reducing blood cholesterol, plus cherry tomatoes which complement the vitamin C. Meanwhile, single garlic also has excellent ingredients that fight cholesterol. Consume twice a day to keep your cholesterol levels normal, a healthy life is certainly a pleasant gift, isn't it?

Greetings always compact.

By @midiagam