Do you remember the last time you craved eating turnips? It is not common in many dishes, but it contains different health benefits. Turnips are among the most seasoned and hardiest vegetables. However, this is still unfamiliar to many of us. Turnip is a root vegetable within the Brassicacae family of mustard plants. It is prepared for gathering within the spring and fall. The most common turnip is light purple on top and white on the bottom, but there are more than 30 kinds of turnips with different shapes and colors. Some turnips are sweet like carrots while others taste like potatoes.
One medium turnip has 233 mg of potassium which can help your nerves send signals and to keep your heart healthy. Once you have a potassium deficiency, you're at risk for high blood pressure, stroke, kidney stones, delicate bones and high sugar level. The health benefits of turnips include:
Cancer prevention. Turnips contain glycosylates -- plant-based chemicals that will help to avoid all types of cancer including breast and prostate.
Eye health. Turnips are rich in lutein. This will also help to prevent eye problems and cataracts.
For the bones. Turnips contain calcium which can help to promote the normal growth of your bones.
Although this vegetable is not common to us, but we must try it to experience the health benefits found in it. If you have some allergies, you better consult the health experts before you include turnips in your daily meal.
NO II Joanna Marie E. Baltazar, RND
References:
- What are the benefits of turnips?
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/284815
- Health Benefits of Turnips
https://www.webmd.com/diet/benefits-turnips#:~:text=Turnips%20have%20glucosinolates%20%2D%2D%20plant,like%20macular%20degeneration%20and%20cataracts.
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