This form of vegetables similar to carrots is sweet. The pale color does not make this beauty disappear. Fresh crunchy texture indicates this vegetable into the type of carrot.
The carrot-like parsnip or turnip is a bit pale. Size is equal to the size of the carrot generally. Therefore, often called white carrot. Derived from Eurasia and has been consumed since thousands of years ago. This has been proven by two archaeologists who said at the time, the parsnip was used as a foodstuff.
Parsnip can be eaten raw, or processed into dishes such as, boiled, baked or used for beverage ingredients. In England these vegetables are always served as Christmas arrives in the traditional way. Since the Roman era, this plant has been believed to be an aphrodisiac food. Edible roots are also good for health.
These winter vegetables can only grow in low soil temperatures. Type of soil that can be overgrown with this plant is clay. But if planted in dusty soil and white carrot clay this will grow shorter.
These vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals. In 100 gr contains 600 mg of potassium and 75 gr of calories, 59.2 mg of calcium, 93.1 mg of folic acid and 46.4 mg of potassium. In addition, the high fiber content of 6.4 grams, can also help you lose weight and maintain digestive health.
These exotic vegetables are known to help lower cholesterol and keep blood sugar levels. Its vitamin B content can also prevent the risk of birth defects in infants. It can also reduce the risk of heart disease and help prevent bone loss.
Sometimes the big supermarket is sold this parsnip. Keep always parsnips in the refrigerator in a hollow plastic bag to make it more durable.
