Turnip

Turnip is one of the oldest cultivated crops, grown for more than 4, 000 years. It appeared in Greece, from where it spread throughout the globe. In Russia, this crop is grown almost from the advent of agriculture. Folk love for turnip was expressed in numerous references to this vegetable in folklore, one should only remember the well-known fairy tale about turnip.

With the advent of potatoes, interest in turnips faded somewhat, and gradually this vegetable, unfortunately, became more and more undeservedly forgotten. However, in some regions of the middle strip of our country, turnips are still grown in large quantities, because this is one of the most precocious and fruitful vegetable crops.

Turnip has found widespread use in cooking. As a rule, turnip roots are eaten. They can be eaten fresh, boiled, baked, casseroles are prepared from turnips, added to soups, stews and salads. In some countries, turnip leaf dishes are widespread, which are distinguished by their unusual taste, and, of course, show the benefit of turnips.

Turnip benefits

The useful properties of turnip are due to its unique composition in its variety of nutrients. Turnips contain phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium, potassium, as well as vitamins C, B and A. Turnips are actively used for medicinal and preventive purposes. It is recommended for patients with diabetes. A unique substance glucoraphanin, known for its antidiabetic properties, was found in turnip composition. It is also capable of having an anti-cancer effect.

Turnip normalizes the work of the gastrointestinal tract. It is indispensable in the fight against the formation of kidney stones, the deposition of salts, and relieves joint pain. Turnip juice has a healing, anti-inflammatory effect. The benefits of turnips are that it can calm pain, positively affect the state of the nervous system.

Traditional medicine strongly advises the use of turnip decoction for diseases of the respiratory tract, for asthma, colds, laryngitis and, most importantly, for toothache. In ancient times, and probably not unreasonably, turnips were considered an excellent preventive action against tuberculosis. Turnip contributes to increased immunity to various infections. And turnip also helps to improve vision, prevents early greying and baldness.

Turnips will also be appreciated by those who are struggling with overweight. The calorie content of turnips is 32 kcal. 100 gr. , making turnips a real dietary find.

Damage to turnips

Contraindications to the use of turnips are observed in the exacerbation of diseases of the stomach and other important organs of the digestive system. Damage to turnips can also manifest itself in nervous disorders. In these cases, turnips are better excluded from the diet.