Health Benefits of Turnips
Carved turnip “jack-o’-lantern”
(man with a lantern) was used for Halloween as a British tradition dates from
the 17th century. Nowadays it is replaced by carved pumpkin. The
turnips are healthy, autumn food.
Rutabagas- their other name-
are roots that belong to the family of cruciferous vegetables, other
members of this family are: broccoli, cauliflower and kale. Turnips have rich
nutritional values: proteins, omega 3 fatty acids, dietary fibres, small amounts
of carbohydrates, minerals; potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, copper,
and phosphorous and vitamins; A,C,E,K, B1,B2,B3,B5,B6. Rutabaga provides only a
small amount of calories, so it is perfect for weight watchers.
As you can see turnips have number of essential nutrients
that our body needs for proper functioning. Its high-level potassium content
helps to lower blood pressure preventing heart attack and strokes. Turnips improves our blood circulation, lowers
cholesterol level due to its omega 3 fatty acids content. The fibres present
in turnips can help to bulk up the stool and move it through the gut while
promoting more efficient uptake of nutrients. Calcium, in turnips, can help aid
in the growth and repair of bone matter throughout our body. It contains high
level of vitamin C, acting as an antioxidant boosts your immune system,
prevents cancer and heart disease. Vitamin K and omega 3 fatty acids lower
inflammation in your body.
While eating turnip raw
will not harm your health, you might find the root more palatable after it has
been cooked. Before cooking or serving
turnips, wash them under running water and scrub them thoroughly with a brush
to remove any dirt or fungicide residues. Peel them and cut away their greens.
The cooked turnip cubes can be mashed and seasoned. Other way you can roast in
the oven with parsnips. The grated raw turnips can be ingredients of your salad
with grated raw beetroots and carrots.
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