Like kale, turnips are rich in glucosinolates, phytonutrients which help to prevent certain types of cancer. They are also a good source of folates, which makes them useful in the diet of women who are expecting.
Turnips are non-starchy vegetables.
Along with radishes, tomatoes, okra, kale and cucumbers, they make good additions to a vegetarian or diabetic diet. Since they have a very low Glycemic Index value, turnips are good for people who have problems with regulating their blood sugar.
Turnips are tasty and they don’t take long to cook. You can enjoy them in stews or in other dishes. Young turnips can be sliced and added to salads with kale and tomatoes. I usually eat the root but the top greens can also be consumed. In fact, these are more nutritious than the root. They provide minerals, vitamins and other nutrients that babies need, without putting too many calories in the meals of a person who is on a low calorie or low sugar diet.
Turnip roots and greens are rich in the following nutrients:
- Vitamin C
- Carotenoids
- Xanthins
- Lutein
- Vitamin K
- Folates
Sources:
- Diabetes.org, “Non Starchy Vegetables”, http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/what-can-i-eat/non-starchy-vegetables.html
- Iranian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, “Effect of Turnip on Glucose and Lipid Profiles of Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats”, http://ijem.sbmu.ac.ir/browse.php?a_id=1337&sid=1&slc_lang=en
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