Healthy Root Vegetables

Reviewed by: Dr. Nikita Toshi



Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.

Onions

Onions are packed with fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants that help keep your cells healthy.

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Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are packed with nutrients and carbohydrates. Bake, boil or steam it and it is ready to eat.

Turnips

Rich in fibers, vitamin C, manganese and potassium it is a nutritious option to add into your salads and other recipes.

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Ginger

Ginger has antioxidants like gingerol, good for health. Popularly used to ease throat discomfort in the form of ginger tea and lozenges.

Beetroot

Beetroots are full of fiber, folate, manganese, and nitrates and are also good for heart health.

Garlic

In a study, garlic has shown some blood pressure lowering properties and may be helpful for people with elevated levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.

Fennel

Fennel is low-calorie, but it's packed with fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese. Plus, it has anethole, which gives it flavor

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Carrots

Carrots are loaded with vitamins A and K, and have beta-carotene that may boost antioxidant action.

Celery Root

Packed with vitamin K, C and phosphorus, crucial for bone health, supports a key bone hormone called osteocalcin.

Turmeric

Turmeric has been studied and used for its antibacterial, anti-inflammatory effects in traditional medicine since ages.