Foods Question

[hotchilipepper]

Hi!  I'm really new to this and just started the AED.  Can I eat the following foods and, if so, during what phase:

Water Chestnuts
Jicama
Spaghetti Squash
Zuchinni
Butter (margarine)
Salsa
Spaghetti sauce (for the squash)

Thanks for answering.  Bea   

[DN Moderator]

You should be fine with all of the above during all phases of the diet.  I'm not sure what Jicama is though.

[hotchilipepper]

Jicama is great because it is low in fat, sweet and crunchy like an apple/ 

Thanks for the note.  Bea

Copied from Wise Geek: 

Jicama is a crispy, sweet, edible root that resembles a turnip in physical appearance, although the plants are not related. Jicama has been cultivated in South America for centuries, and the vegetable is quite popular in Mexican cuisine. Jicama has a unique flavor that lends itself well to salads, salsas, and vegetable platters. The roots can sometimes grow to be quite large, although when they exceed the size of two fists, they begin to convert the sugars that give jicama its sweet flavor into starches, making the root somewhat woody to the taste.

Jicama is actually a legume, and it grows on vines that may reach 20 feet (six meters) in length. The vines tend to hug the ground, terminating in tubers that may grow up to 50 pounds (22 kilograms) in size, although the majority of jicama roots sent to market are approximately three to four pounds (1.3-2 kilograms) in weight. Before eating, the coarse brown outer layer of the jicama should be peeled to reveal the white inside.

Jicama is excellent raw and is sometimes eaten plain. It can also be used as a substitute for water chestnut in Chinese dishes, in which case it should be thrown in right before serving. Jicama also appears in stews, juiced drinks, stuffings, and a variety of other recipes. In addition to having a unique flavor and texture, jicama takes flavor well, making it well suited to culinary experimentation. Jicama is a great source of vitamin c and is fat free—making it a superb on-the-go snack.

[DN Moderator]

Ok, Jicama sounds like it may actually be on the sweet/starchy side.  If this truly is the case, it probably shouldn't be used too much during Phases I or II.  If you do decide to use it, do so at the end of your evening meal.  That would be my suggestion.

[ChenZhen]

you're right rick, i checked it in wikipedia and it says it's quite high in carbs, here's the link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J%C3%ADcama

[daveserra]

if you read it jicama is high in carbs do to it's high fiber