Turnip greens (sauce)

Description

The turnip is a root, and the turnip greens are clearly the leaves. This classification, regarding the composition of the plant intended for food, is unambiguous. They have different uses, but are almost always used in the preparation of very simple, delicious, and healthy dishes, such as soups and salads.

The energy provided by turnip greens is negligible: 28 and 32 calories, respectively, per 100 grams of edible part. For those concerned about maintaining a healthy weight, feel free to include them in your diet.

Its nutritional richness is expressed by the fiber it provides (3.2 g for turnip greens, per 100 g), which is very beneficial for those who suffer from stubbornness, and by the wide variety of vitamins (K, A, C, E, folates and B6) and minerals (manganese, calcium, copper, magnesium and potassium), which allows for an adequate intake of these essential nutrients.

The best thing about turnip greens is their high concentrations of glucosinolates, the precursors of isothiocyanates. Through the enzymatic action of myrosinase in the intestine, glucosinolates are hydrolyzed and converted into various metabolites.

Turnip greens prevent lung, colon, liver, stomach and breast cancer.

Nutritional Declaration

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