Kale Greens (Sauce)

Description

Turnip greens are ideal for those looking to lose weight or maintain it. They simultaneously satiate and have a diuretic effect, very beneficial for any diet, but especially for a calorie-restricted diet. According to many nutritionists, turnip greens are rich in vitamin C and contain significant levels of potassium, vitamin A, calcium, magnesium, protein, folic acid, and carbohydrates.

Its bioactive compounds, such as carotenoids and polyphenols, improve the body's functioning and prevent the early onset of various types of diseases, such as colon cancer.

How they should be consumed:

Turnip greens should be eaten while they are tender and have a light-colored stem. They have a bitter taste, but once cooked, they are very tasty. They can be blanched in boiling water or sautéed with garlic.

To make the most of their properties, you should blanch the turnip greens and reserve the water in which they were cooked, so that you can use it in soups or broths, in order to take advantage of the nutrients that remain in that liquid.

Benefits:

Eye health: Turnip greens contain vitamin A, which helps maintain normal vision.

Blood formation: Folate, present in the composition of turnip greens, contributes to normal blood formation.

Weight maintenance: The energy value and high fiber content of turnip greens help prolong the feeling of satiety, thus contributing to weight maintenance.

Pregnancy: Turnip greens contain folic acid, which helps in the normal growth of tissues and blood formation, preventing malformations in the neural tube of the fetus.

Muscle: The properties of this vegetable make it a great muscle anti-inflammatory.

Defenses: In addition to being good for the body, this vegetable strengthens the immune system.

Heart: Regularly eating turnip greens prevents cardiovascular diseases.

Skin: Turnip greens are also good for slowing down skin aging.

Bones: The substances that make up this vegetable improve bone health, preventing osteoporosis.

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