Turnips are a lesser-known vegetable in the market despite a number of health benefits associated with them, including their ability to improve bone health, protect your heart, prevent cancer, reduce inflammation, and optimize digestion. They also regulate metabolism, increase circulation, and boost the immune system.A turnip is a white-skinned root vegetable that is popular for both, human consumption and livestock feed. Scientifically known as Brassica rapa, turnips are commonly grown in temperate areas across the globe and are cultivated for their nutritional value and taste of the root.
Turnip greens are consumed in some parts of the world as a cruciferous vegetable and there is a slight difference between the nutrient profile of the leaves and roots. These leaves, are often bitter and must be boiled down to be palatable, much like mustard greens. Turnips have also been known as an important part of the human diet for over two thousand years. Countries from Brazil, England, and Japan to Iran, the United States, and Norway all have their own culinary takes on turnips and have made them a mainstay in their cultural meals for centuries.
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