Good To Know - Turnips
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Aside from the variant color schemes and distinct flavor, turnips are a powerful medicinal
root. Chock-full of vitamins such as vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, C, E
and K, they also has a host of minerals our bodies need—calcium, copper, iron,
magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc, to name a few.
Turnip wards off colorectal cancer and other types of
cancers. It helps alleviate blockages in the arteries and prevents blood clots,
lowering the risk of heart disease. Turnip is a warrior against bacterial,
viral and parasitic infections, and is known to shield the body from the damage
of nicotine. Don’t overlook the tops of these roots either. Turnip greens have
been identified to help with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and inflammation.
