
Turnip
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Turnip
Turnip, is also known as summer turnip, swede, tumshie, white turnip.
Nutritional Benefits of Turnip:
According to article written by Ms.Ariane Lang (BSc.MBA) on 22nd November 2019, and is published on “Healthline”, Turnips,
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2. Turnips may help control blood sugar levels. Animal studies suggest that turnips may have antidiabetic effects. Other natural foods that help to control blood sugar.
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3. Turnips may provide anti-inflammatory effects. Glucosinolates in turnips break down into indoles and isothiocyanates, both of which are bioactive byproducts with anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation is associated with many chronic diseases, such as arthritis, cancer, and high blood pressure caused by the hardening of the arteries. Other anti-inflammatory natural foods.
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4. Turnips may protect against harmful bacteria. Turnips’ glucosinolates also break down into isothiocyanates, a group of compounds capable of inhibiting microbial and bacterial growth.
5. Turnips may aid weight management. Turnips are low calorie, non-starchy vegetables with a low glycemic index, so eating them has a minimal effect on your blood sugar levels. According to research, these characteristics support a healthy weight. Other natural foods that can help managing weight.
6. Turnips may promote bone health. Vitamin K in Turnip plays a key role in bone metabolism, and animal studies suggest that glucosinolates (which is in Turnip) may positively affect bone formation. Other natural foods that are good for bones.
7. Turnips may protect your liver. Turnips’ content of anthocyanins and sulfur compounds, such as glucosinolates, have been shown to exert liver-protecting effects in rats with liver toxicity.
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Do you know? Heterocyclic amine is a chemical that is formed when meat, poultry, or fish is cooked at high temperatures, such as frying, boiling, and barbecuing. “Heterocyclic amines” are carcinogens (substances that may cause cancer). It is also called HCA. Source: National Cancer Institute (of United States)