Thus, you don’t need to store it in anything special if you plan it eat it the same day.  However, if you have, say, half of the root left, you should store it in the refrigerator in a plastic bag or resealable plastic container. It should be fine to eat even several days later. It might be a bit dry on its cut end, so you might have to cut that part away before you prepare it to eat. Before it's cut, you can store jicama for two to four weeks if you keep it in a cool, dry, dark place. Don’t store it in temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius, as this will cause changes in color and texture.

Summary: Even though jicama is white on the inside, you don’t need to worry about it discoloring when exposed to air the way an apple would.


Aloe vera is well-known for soothing and moisturizing damaged skin, but it can provide the same benefits to your hair as well. You will need:  Plain, full-fat yogurt (Greek or standard) – 3 tbsp Aloe vera – 4 tbsp Olive oil – 2 tbsp Mix these ingredients together, then rub them into your hair just like you would with  conditioner. Let them sit in your hair for half an hour. Rinse without shampooing for glossy, shiny hair. Egg whites are another wonderful remedy for dry hair. They are cheap and can add enough moisture to damaged hair to make it much easier to style and manage. You will need:  One egg Water – 3 tbsp Separate the white of the egg from its yolk. Place it in a small mixing bowl. Add the water and blend well. Apply all over your hair. Wait for 30 minutes before washing. You’ll be surprised by your hair's new shine. Egg mixed with full-fat yogurt can be used to make a great protective "mask" that will add moisture back to dry hair. For this recipe, you'll use whole eggs, rather than whites. You will need:  Two eggs Plain, full-fat yogurt (Greek or standard) – 2 tbsp Beat the eggs in a medium-sized bowl. Add the yogurt and mix. You’ll end up with a creamy, smooth paste. Rub this throughout your hair. Leave on for at least 20 minutes before washing with cold water. This is an excellent way to get lustrous hair in minutes. You will also love the smell of your hair once it’s dry. You will need:  Honey – 2 tbsp Rice milk – 1 cup Blend the ingredients together with the help of a spoon. Spread the mixture over your hair and allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes. Rinse off. Though it may not seem like it, vinegar can be a sure-fire ticket for super-soft and shiny hair. You will need:  Vinegar – 1 tbsp Pour the vinegar in your hair as you wash it the next time you’re in the shower. Rinse well and shampoo as normal. This will help get the smell out.

Summary: Try an aloe vera rub. Try an egg white treatment. Try an egg and yogurt hair mask. Try a rice milk and honey hair wash. Try working hair magic with vinegar.


Place both feet shoulder width apart standing straight on top of the mound with your toes dangling off the front, and face directly towards your catcher, your toes pointed towards him with your heels on the rubber.  Hold your glove in front of your chest, with your elbows resting on both sides of your torso. Some pitchers prefer to stand with their stride leg slightly behind their other leg. This is optional and may not work for everyone.  Your should start in the stretch position when there are runners on the bases. Place your feet so they face third base if you throw right-handed or first base if you throw left-handed. The stretch is a faster way to pitch and you can maintain more balance, resulting in more control. Your right foot should be placed against the rubber, with your other foot one to two inches in front. This will enable you to get a full rotation with your hips, which will make you throw harder. If you start with your stride leg slightly back, simply shift your weight to that back leg. Shift your weight to your left foot, allowing you to lift your right foot and place it beside the rubber (or pivot your right foot into this position, whichever is more comfortable), so that the right side of your right foot is pressing against the mound. Your body should have begun to move with your right foot in the previous step, and at the end of this step your body should be facing third base instead of home plate. Your front arm should stay closed and your front elbow should be at a comfortable angle (45-90 degrees). Your throwing arm should hit what's called your "sweet spot"  which is the point where you throwing arm is at its lowest point during your motion.  Normally, it is at the point where your arm is nearly perpendicular to the ground, with a slight bend in your elbow.  Ensure that your body stays facing third base through this step, and that you hit your sweet spot before continuing to the next step. Do this at the same time as moving your arms (the previous step). To lower your leg, bend your right knee until your left leg is close to the ground without touching the ground. Don't stride outwards until you have lowered your left leg fully or you will lose substantial power. Your front leg should have a curved "down and out" sweep towards home.  As you are doing this, begin to raise your throwing arm out of the sweet spot so that is is parallel to the ground, without allowing your elbow to drop towards your hip. In other words, if landing your foot pointing at the plate is a 90 degree angle, land your foot pointing at a 75 degree angle. This will get your body into a power position.  Your power position is the position where your legs are fully extended with your hips and arms still closed, ready to hurl your arm towards the plate. Pull forward with your front foot by pivoting from that 75 degree angle into a 90 degree angle.  Ensure that you make this pivot before you swing open your upper body and pull your left arm towards first base.  Pivoting early allows you to generate power with your hips, and create more of a whip action for your right arm. Your throwing elbow should be aligned with your shoulders (horizontally of course) through this step. The most common mistake pitchers make is to open their arms before their hips, which removes the power generated from their legs, causing pitchers to have less velocity, and increase the stress applied to their arms. Do not snap your wrist as this can cause injury.  Your wrist should not guide the ball, but rather the ball guides your wrist. During your motion, it is beneficial to be aware of your wrist.  As you move your arm from your sweet spot, your wrist should be pulled back, cocking the ball in your hand.  Then, as you release the ball, the ball should glide off of your wrist, finishing with your wrist fully flexed. Extended your arm as far you can and allow your back leg to lift up from the forward momentum, and place it on the mound to get in a fielding position.
Summary: Get into wind-up position. Make a small step with your left foot to the left. Lift your left leg to the point where your thigh becomes parallel with the ground or higher. Break your arms in a downward semi-circular motion. Lower your leg as close to the ground without touching it, and then stride outwards. Land your front foot at a closed angle. Push off with your back foot, out of the power position. Extend your pitching arm as far as you can, and let the ball glide off your wrist. Follow through.