Agricultural Products Beneficial to Human Health

Jamaica (Hibiscus) calyxes contain a high percentage of soluble fiber (4.87%), higher than other commonly consumed foods, which suggests that the use of Hibiscus calyxes, either as a food ingredient or as a dietary supplement, could promote the physiological properties characteristic of this type of dietary fiber, such as reducing the rate of glucose entry into the blood, controlling insulin secretion, increasing intestinal volume and peristalsis, greater production of short-chain fatty acids during colonic fermentation, maintaining a healthy intestinal ecosystem.Jicama is a legume plant rich in nutrients and antioxidant compounds that provide many health benefits, such as promoting the reduction of blood sugar, being beneficial for people with diabetes, in addition to helping to lower cholesterol, preventing cardiovascular diseases.The edible part of the jicama is its roots, and edible tubers that are mostly water, measure up to 14 cm in length. They have a sweet, starchy taste and are generally eaten raw with salt, lemon and chili or as a salad with other vegetables or fruits. It can also be used to prepare juice or in preparations such as soups or stews.