Amazing health benefits of parsnips
Parsnips are a cultivated subspecies of Pastinaca sativa, or wild parsnip. Pastinaca sativa is a native species found all throughout Europe and Central Asia.
They are nutrient-packed with little calories, they have a touch of spice, nuttiness, and sweetness. This root vegetable is closely related to carrot and parsley.
Parsnips belonging to the flowering plant family Apiaceae along with parsley and carrots.
They are grown annually. Have a long taproot it has a cream-coloured skin and flesh, and, left in the ground to mature, it becomes sweeter in flavour.
These vegetables can vary in colour from white to cream to pale yellow, with more noticeable sweetness when harvested after the first frost.
European explorers brought parsnips with them and introduced the root vegetable to new colonies, especially in North America, Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand.
Parsnips have become more popular due to their bold flavour, natural sweetness, and unique versatility in the kitchen.
Health Benefits include
- It is a Diuretic
- Anti-Cancer
- Healthy Heart
- Great Source of Fibre
- Improve Bowel Health
- Healthy Teeth & Bones
- Healthy Blood Pressure
- Reduce Type 2. Diabetes Risk
- Regulates Immune Response
- Support Kidney & Spleen Function
- Strengthens muscles
- Cardiovascular Health
- Supports Healthy Blood Pressure
- Help regulate the immune system
- Excellent for Your digestive system
- Anti-ageing
- Aids in weight loss
- Helps to prevent anaemia
- Prevents birth defects
- Good for the heart
- Lowers cholesterol
- Prevents gastrointestinal disorder
- Aids metabolism
- Helps with mental and emotional disorders
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One of my favourite parsnip recipe is a garlic mash so let me share it with you.
Garlic Mashed Parsnips
Ingredients:
4 large parsnips, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Cook the Parsnips: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the chopped parsnips and minced garlic. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the parsnips are tender when pierced with a fork.
2. Drain: Once cooked, drain the parsnips and garlic, returning them to the pot.
3. Mash: Add the olive oil or butter and milk to the pot. Mash the parsnips and garlic together until smooth and creamy. You can adjust the consistency by adding more milk if desired.
4. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, mixing well to combine.
5. Serve: Transfer the mashed parsnips to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Enjoy!
This creamy Garlic Mashed Parsnips dish is a healthy alternative to traditional mashed potatoes and is rich in flavour and nutrients! Enjoy as a side dish or even on its own!
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By Aaron Christopher Slade
A.C.S weight loss specialist