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Jicama, wow!
I have a great find! I was searching for Kolrahbi, and I found Jicama...it is fantastic.
It is a sweet, root vegetable that cuts like an apple. I made "fries" with it, and they were SOOOO good, my whole family loved them, too. I would eat these diet or no diet. OP: I think so, my coach agrees. Here's the stats: 1 cup: 49 calories (lots of good nutrients, too!) .1 g fat 1.0 g protein 11.6 carbs 6.4 fiber I cut into strips, sprayed with olive oil and sprinkled sea salt and black pepper on them. Baked at 400 degrees on a cookie sheet until browned: turned them once. I re-heated for dinner for the others, and they were almost as perfect as fresh out of the oven. |
Not that you asked, but when I read this I was just curious about wether it truly is permitted or if perhaps your coach wasn't quite accurate? I love the other nutrition data, espeically the fiber, however my sheet says no root vegetables (of which this is one) and although it is a low GI food, it does have nearly 2x the carbs of broccoli, celery etc. Maybe to eat more like the limited vegetables? I think I'd like to try including jicama in my salads to up my fiber etc., but worry that its close to a restricted bar in terms of carbs . . .
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I would LOVE to know, actually, as I do want to stay OP when experimenting. I thought the kolrahbi was also considered a root veggie, and it has similar stats in that a cup came to around 7 net carbs. Well, if anyone can shed light on this it would be great. I loved them, but will leave them alone until phase 4 if that's where they need to go!
I am finding I must find some recipes to make this interesting, on days I can spend time cooking. It helps. |
That raises another question . . . is it net carbs or gross that we are looking at?
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It's net carbs, which I think is why my coach (who also told me I could eat fatty fish without restriction, and that isn't really OP) said it was ok. Maybe, I feel a little sheepish that I might have innocently messed up, but I don't think it will kick me out of ketosis but it may slow the loss: don't know. I know I have more oils than the plan calls for, but it hasn't hurt me so far.
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I wouldnt be too worried, celery root and turnip are other root veggies that are allowed as regular. Some root are forbideen or restricted but some are not. By the nutritional value that you gave i would say that this is a non restricted veggie, due to the digestible carb/fiber content ratio. From my point of view you are 100% OP.
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I like that answer - I will get some Jicama for my taco salad -)
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Just my thoughts, but if it isn't on the "Allowed" list of vegetables you CANT have it. Jicama isn't on my phase 1 sheet at all. You really have to follow what is on your vegetable allowed sheet.
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Hmmm..im sittin on the fence with this one.. im hearing conflicting reasoning here.. Yes..its got a lower net carb count that a restricted veggie..BUT..its a root veggie...a yam and a potato isnt allowed..so why would other ones be allowed? However...its not on the list at all..so does that mean its not allowed? because i GUARENTEE that not all veggies in the world are on the list...
I guess leave it up for yourself to decide which way to go..its your body..your choice..and if you dont know..dont go there.. |
Wow! This sounds so good, im going to have to try these fries! Thanks.
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Personally, I don't think all foods are included on that list but that's just my two cents. Napa cabbage is a very low in carbs and cals and I have been told ok even though it is on the list and yellow summer squash (the one that looks like a yellow zucchini) is also not on the list at all but I was told it was ok too.
That said, it is higher in carbs than the other root veggies (radishes, kohlrabi) that are permitted and I do think the carb count is quite high, so if you actually had 2 cups of it, you would be over 20 carbs alone . . . |
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Hi all,
My coach says jicama is okay. I have eaten it several times a week with lime juice and sea salt, and it has not hurt my progress one bit. I love it! I need to try it cooked, just for a change. Thanks for the inspiration on that one! Karen :) |
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CAn you tell me a little of how you worked the plan? Including your staying strict, using alternate foods, exercising, additional packets, restricteds. If you don't mind, that is! than:smug:ks |
My coach contacted the IP Scientific Lab and this is the response that we received.
"Jicama is allowed on Phase 1, although you can only have a 1/2 a cup a week." So that is like less than a restricted veggie. So I wonder is it even worth it? |
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I also know that a lot of folks on this site swear by it. |
I eat jicama, as fries, on a salad or fried with some coconut oil and topped with splenda and cinnamon ( one of rainbow's recipes) I use about a cup at a time with other veggies or as a mid way snack. it has not hurt my losses and has helped me enjoy my veggies.:woohoo:
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Here is the most recent Phase 1 sheet - Jicama is on there as an approved veggie, not a restricted veggie.
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/4448522-post13.html There are a couple of threads on here about our collective love for jicama :) It's actually a turnip, not a root veggie like potato or carrot. Delicious, and a great substitute for apples, water chestnuts in stir fry, or just by itself! |
Coconut Fried Sweet Cinnamon Jicama Chips!!! HECK YEAH....HEE-ka-ma http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/7...968e62d4cb.jpg YUMMY.....YUMMY....OOOooo SO YUMMY....I NEARLY LiCKED THE PLATE!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8177/7...394f0efe41.jpg peel your jicama and slice as thin as you can!! the thinner, the crispier the edges!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8302/7...56e965dfb9.jpg i only used 1 tsp coconut oil....in the pan... saute your jicama chips on both sides....until slightly brown! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/7...f1650b23a4.jpg once they start to brown, sprinkle with cinnamon and splenda... or powdered stevia or sweetener of choice. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8316/7...5a9d5577f4.jpg flip your slices and cover the other side with cinnamon splenda too!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8444/7...968e62d4cb.jpg O.M.G. SWEET GOODNESS!!! ok....the taste....on the first bite...i was like....wait a minute... these taste like....like.... a cross between a cinnamon funnel cake and those crispy edges of your favorite pancakes!!!! i kid you not!!! :D http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8038/7...8872aa0d64.jpg WANNABiTE??????????? another bite...and ....YUM!!!! i topped mine with 1 TBSP Walden Farms Maple Syrup... and by the time i was getting to the end...this most delicious flavor was bursting through leaving a puddle of cinnamony goodness in the plate!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8295/7...6d646309e5.jpg DID YOU SAY YOU WANTED SOME??? http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8029/7...7032773c81.jpg ahhhhh SORRY...i ate it all!! and YES I EVEN LICKED THE PLATE!! well, almost, cleaned the plate with my fingers and licked them clean!! i'm so so so soooooooo BAD!!!! |
My favorite chips so far on my silicon microwave chip maker thingie, has been jimaca chips! Too bad it takes so dang long or I do it more often.
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Jicama is allowed ! and I LOVE it and it has never affected my weight losses!!! RAINBOW u r such a tease!!!!!! guess who's having jicama for dinner!!!MOI!!!
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a picture is worth a thousand words right??? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D |
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THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Try it raw with a little lime juice and sprinkle chili powder and salt on top. Yum!
Rainbow...Your Coconut Fried Cinnamon Chips look yummy too. |
I tried the Jicama but found it very expensive in Saskatchewan. The rutabaga was much more inexpensive to make fries out of.
I also found that it had brown spots on the inside which were not predictable from seeing the outside. Does anyone know how to pick a good one? |
wish i could find it
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Hey, in Rainbow's pictures, these look kinda like potato chips! Does anyone cook them with salt and a spicy seasoning instead of cinnamon? Potato chips have always been one of my weaknesses, and I'm looking for some substitutes. I tried the kale chips already...didn't quite do the trick for me.
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i have not tried this recipe yet but had it bookmarked if i ever got a food dehydrator. |
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Look in her cookbook on page 147. Here's a link to the cookbook, https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BwW...URKU1JkMkdIMFk Molly |
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Guess who's making a trip to Whole Foods tomorrow. Omg the pics of the jicama chips were to die for. |
Rainbow!! Love the photos!!
I've just been eating it raw, but definitely trying to fried. I bought several at the grocery store yesterday, so I'll have some today. Also want to try baking/roasting it in the oven the way Purrfect suggested. If anything, this diet is sure getting me to improve the way I prepare my vegetables. It's awesome! |
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I've tried jicama now a few different ways, but find I also like it just fine cut into strips and eaten raw. It's crunchy and just slightly sweet, especially with a light sprinkling of cinnamon added. It reminds me of chinese apples. |
jicama is also good in stir fries and when soy sauce is added!! tastes kinda like water chestnuts!! here is an older post of mine :) enjoy!!! so last week i tried the jicama for the first time in my life!! and while it does have a slight faint apple resemblance...i immediately thought of water chestnuts!!! so that got me to thinkin....and you know where that always leads me!! jaja (thats haha in jicama language!!) VEGGiE STiR FRY with JiCAMA CHESTNUTS!!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8442/7...f294be2009.jpg http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8304/7...d469744624.jpg NO NEED TO PEEL!!! just slice to desired thickness and "cut out" your water chestnuts!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8318/7...ce55200270.jpg you can even make fancy ones!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8457/7...5c6ab22f60.jpg i love making squash chips but i save the crook neck parts for soups or veggie stir fry!! i find that making stir fry is an easy way to use up leftover bits and bobs of veggies!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8031/7...d8b22d994a.jpg you can use ANY veggies YOU like!! i used jicama, green onions, yellow squash, broccoli, red, yellow and orange bell peppers!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8439/7...c8aede8c21.jpg 2 beautiful cups of veggies!!!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8314/7...8d21cb546d.jpg this is what i used....but you can also use EVOO but that faint taste of toasted coconut really gives the dish a fantastic taste!! i used 2 tsps coconut oil!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8162/7...9c73f57c0a.jpg first i heated up 3 cloves of diced garlic...but i love garlic!! so use the amount YOU like!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8456/7...7ec3a493a6.jpg then add your veggies, and some salt and pepper!! saute until desired crispness....i like mine a little firm!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8322/7...5a43791b74.jpg i added 1 TBSP amino acids and some red pepper flakes... what can i say... i'M A SPiCE GiRL!!!! :rofl: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8442/7...f294be2009.jpg ENJOY!!!!!!!!! OH MY....THiS WAS DELiCiOUS!!!!!! THOSE LiTTLE JiCAMA WATER CHESTNUTS REALLY ARE TASTY!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8296/7...b8e335bc6b.jpg WANNABiTE????? |
this is one of my very favorite ways to enjoy jicama!! :flow1: SUNNY CiTRUS JiCAMA RAiNBOW SALAD:flow1: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/7...805c5467_z.jpg OMG.....just let me go on record now and say... this is one of the MOST DELiCiOUS SALADS EVER!!!!!!!!!! a BURST of flavors!!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8315/7...f96c9295_z.jpg this is a JICAMA!!! it has a faint apple taste and texture!! crispy!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8169/7...1876403a_z.jpg peel, slice and julienne!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8303/7...d89da128_z.jpg colored red peppers...these are the mini ones that come in a large bag http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/7...475b01b0_z.jpg julienne thin strips http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/7...09129b9b_z.jpg red onions slices http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7...6bd58bbf_z.jpg snow peas http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/7...f2b4d4ba_z.jpg all julienned!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8454/7...071c6e95_z.jpg lemon and lime....yummy!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8042/7...ab18764b_z.jpg zest your lime and lemon into a bowl http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8180/7...c8e3aeb5_z.jpg add your juice!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8319/7...093cb317_z.jpg here is what i used! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8454/7...c07051b0_z.jpg add 1 tsp splenda http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8460/7...ed8266e7_z.jpg add a dash or two or 15 of hot sauce!! H.O.T. and S.P.I.C.Y. :D http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8450/7...3faa7517_z.jpg add 1 tsp garlic http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/7...75fd21b7_z.jpg add 1 tsp cilantro or more to taste http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8312/7...38dbf3a3_z.jpg mix well http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8321/7...70672fa3_z.jpg add your olive oil in a small stream and whisk well while drizzling!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/7...eed6ae39_z.jpg add your salt and pepper!! I LOVE USING PiNK SALT!!! iT BRiNGS OUT THE PRiNCESS iN ME!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8437/7...68387cab_z.jpg gotta add red pepper flakes!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8322/7...e54e9581_z.jpg pour your dressing over your salad and mix well!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8033/7...aa8d2cb7_z.jpg JUST LOOK AT ALL THAT DELICIOUS VEGGIE GOODNESS!!! this salad was REFRESHING!!! CRISPY CRUNCHY TANGY CITRUSY!!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8446/7...e488b0d4_z.jpg WANNABiTE?????? Sunny Citrus Jicama Rainbow "Smiles" Salad Dressing: Juice and zest from 1 lime and 1/2 lemon 1 tsp splenda 1 tsp Tabasco sauce 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp chopped cilantro 1 tbsp Olive Oil Salt and pepper Salad: 1/3 medium jícama, peeled and julienned 3/4 cup colored peppers, cut into julienne strips a red onion slices a few snow peas julienned 1. To make the dressing, combine the lime juice, lemon juice, lime and lemon zest, splenda (or stevia or sweetener of your choice, tabasco, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly. Add red pepper flakes if you like...I LOVE!! 2. Add the jicama, colored peppers, red onions and snow peas into a bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine. 3. You can eat immediately....or cover and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before serving. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8171/7...805c5467_z.jpg because i am doing BOTH IP AND Alternatives...this is how i enjoyed mine!! http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8457/7...ddfc82ed_z.jpg 1 serving dried beef, sunny citrus rainbow salad, 1/4 serving IP Raspberry and Grape Jelly, and 10 Chocolate Soy Puffs...because i love chocolate!!! ENJOY!!!!! |
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