It's likely you rarely think about a vegetable that has a ton of nutritional power and can help you lose weight—the turnip. But there are great reasons why this root veggie should become a food that you rotate into your regular diet:
1. Turnips are a good source of vitamin C, which may benefit the immune system, and potassium, important for a healthy heart.
2. Turnips have only about 35 calories per cup, making them a nutritious food that can potentially aid in weight loss.
3. Turnip greens can also be eaten; they contain lutein, which can help prevent cataracts, and are high in vitamin A.
Boil or steam turnips and serve them in soups, stews or stir-fries. You can also cook the greens and serve them as a side dish in place of spinach. Soon you may find yourself a turnip convert!
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