Welcome to the Dr. Gundry podcast, where Dr Stephen Gundry shares his groundbreaking research

from over 25 years of treating patients with diet and lifestyle changes alone.

Dr. Gundry and other wellness experts offer inspiring stories, the latest scientific

advancements, and practical tips to empower you to take control of your health and live a long

happy life. All right, what the heck is

hekema? Well, it's actually a root vegetable that

originates from South America. Some people know it as the Mexican potato.

So what the heck does it taste like? It's actually crisp with a

starchy sweet flavor. It almost tastes to me like a cross between a potato and an apple.

Some people think it tastes very similar to a Japanese pair.

Now, it's got an impressive list of benefits that you really need to get it into your diet. So one cup of Hekema

contains just 49 calories. Now it has 12 grams of carbohydrates but six and a half of those grams are actually

prebiotic fiber so that means that a little over half the carbohydrates are prebiotic fiber that feeds your gut bacteria.

Also, Heikam is loaded with folate, iron, and magnesium and potassium.

Magnesium and potassium are two of the vitamins that most people are really profoundly deficient in.

Best of all, is loaded with anti accidents. One cup has 44% of the recommended daily intake of Vitamin C.

It also contains vitamin E, selenium, and beta carotene. Now it may support a healthy art. As I mentioned it's a great source of potassium which

aids in heart health. One study showed that potassium decreased blood pressure and protected

against heart disease and stroke.

Hekama is also a natural source of nitrate.

Studies of linked nitrate consumption from vegetables to increased circulation

and better exercise performance by making nitric

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