Turnips
Turnips are members of the cruciferous family of vegetables best known for their potent cancer-fighting activity.
A favorite in Great Britain, young turnips have a delicate, slightly sweet taste that becomes almost "buttery" when roasted. Older turnips, however, become stronger in flavor and coarser in texture.
Turnips are an excellent source of vitamin C and contain powerful phytonutrients called glucosinolates.
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of: VitaminC
- Good Source of:
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Coconut, No Pseudograins, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
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Selecting and Storing
Look for fresh turnips that are small, yet heavy for their size. The roots should be firm and the greens should be brightly-colored. Store turnips in a cool (55°F), well-ventilated area such as a root cellar.
