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Turnips |
• Turnips are a "starch" vegetable, but provide only one third the amount of calories as
an equal amount of potatoes.
• Turnip greens are more nutrition dense than the root. The greens provide an
excellent source of vitamins.
• The best varieties of turnips to grow for the root include: Golden Ball, Scarlet Queen, Purple Top White Globe, and White Lady.
• The best varieties of turnips to grow for the leaves or greens include: Topper, Alltop, and Seven Top.
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HEALTH TIPS |
- • Turnips are very low calorie root vegetables.they are very good source of anti-oxidants, minerals, vitamins and dietary fiber.
- • Turnips should be included in the raw food diet since it has high nutrient value and helps the body to fight several health ailments.
- • Regular consumption of turnips also helps in reducing the hypertension level.
- • Turnip greens are effective for reducing colon tumors and strengthening the immune system.
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