Turnip is a round root vegetable,it is of the size of a big apple and belongs to the
Cruciferae family.
Health benefits:1 Turnips, like other vegetables, are low in calories.
2 Turnip has high vitamin C and has powerful antioxidants, antioxidants help curb free radicals and neutralizes destructive oxidation reactions.
3 Turnip lower the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancers of the stomach, pancreas, bladder, and lung.
4 Turnip greens are supercharged with many different nutrients, their consumption can help prevent or heal a wide range of health conditions.
5 Turnips are also a good source of calcium, phosphor and magnesium.
6 Turnip greens provide large amounts of these vitamins and minerals and are especially rich in folic acid.
7 Turnip greens are an excellent source of riboflavin, calcium and iron.
8 Turnip greens contain large amounts of lutein, which has been shown to help prevent cataracts and cardiovascular disease.
Nutrition Information for Turnips:The nutrient information for one serving of turnips ( one cup of turnip cubes, or 130 grams).
| Water | 119.43 g |
| Calories | 36 g |
| Protein | 1.17 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.36 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 4.94 g |
| Total Fat | 0.13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0.014 g |
| Mono unsaturated Fat | 0.008 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.069 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Turnips can be kept for two weeks if placed in a cold place.However, turnip greens have to be eaten in a few days.
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