Hikama is a pretty well-known root vegetable among the low-carb and keto community because it's

fairly low in carbs and can be used as a potato substitute in many recipes.

It kind of tastes like if an apple and a turnip had a baby.

You can eat it raw and also cooked, but the skin is actually toxic,

so be sure not to eat that. It's an important part in cuisines among Central and South America,

the Caribbean, and parts of Asia. And though it has become more popular in the USA, still people in America may not know about it,

but more importantly, they may not know about its health promoting benefits. So today, I'm covering

some of the top benefits Hickama has to offer. You're listening to The Digest This Podcast,

and I'm your host, Bethany Cameron.

Let's get right into it. Colostrum is the first form of nutrients, mammals, including humans, receive

after birth. It's often considered liquid gold due to its wide array of health-promoting

properties, including immune and gut support. It's incredibly

nutritious and contains high levels of antibodies that fight infections and bacteria for the newborn.

But us as grown adults can also benefit from these outstanding properties. And in today's

world, with so many toxins in our modern day living, we need it more

than ever. Our food system is broken. Let's just be honest, guys. And even our soil is depleted,

which makes our food less nutrient dense, containing less vitamins and minerals we need for

optimum health. So it's more important than ever to supplement

quality products to help keep our immune system and digestive system working at its best.

Armour Colostrum is one of those whole food supplements I got introduced to back in February of

2023. And I've been on the Armour Train ever since. I know a lot of people are talking

about colostrum and how it has even been proven to be three times more effective at preventing

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