Roots


celeriac



Facts

  • Celeriac (aka celery root) is a nutrient-rich root vegetable that is a good source of vitamin C, phosphorus and is also an excellent source of vitamin K - 80% of the daily recommended value in a single one-cup serving

  • Celeriac isa delicious vegetable that’s starchy like potatoes and has a distinctive taste somewhere between celery and parsley



tips

  • Celeriac is a versatile vegetable which pairs well with potatoes or cauliflower in a mash, raw julliened in salads or roasted

back to the top


fennel



Facts

  • Aside from its many culinary uses, fennel and its seeds offer a wide array of health benefits and may provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects

  • Fennel and fennel seeds provide important nutrients, such as vitamin C, fiber, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium and manganese  



tips

  • Fennel tea is considered to possibly aid in indigestion and bloating due to the oils found in the seeds

back to the top


kohlrabi



Facts

  • Kohlrabi, a cruciferous vegetable (actually not a root), is a powerhouse of nutrients

  • One cup of kohlrabi provides 93% of your daily vitamin C needs, nearly 4 grams of fiber and it a good source of potassium (472 mg per cup), calcium, folate and phosphorus and vitamin B6 

  • Its leaves, stems and bulbs can be eaten raw or cooked



tips

  • The taste of raw kohlrabi is similar to turnips only milder. You can grate or julienne it and add to salads or crudite plate, roast with other roast vegetables or add to pureed soups

back to the top


turmeric



Facts

  • Turmeric has a wide-ranging health benefits - it is an excellent source of iron and manganese., vitamin B6, fiber, copper, potassium.and phytonutrients (circumin being one of these - it is one of many active ingredients in turmeric)



tips

  • It is important to pair turmeric with black pepper to reap its benefits, since the pepper contains a compound that can significantly increases the absorption of curcumin in the gut

  • Turmeric root (which looks like a smaller version of a ginger root) can be used instead of the most commonly used dried turmeric spice

  • Turmeric adds depth and flavor to many foods including lentils, rice, stews and smoothies

back to the top


Turnips



Facts

  • Turnips, part of the cruciferous family, have great health benefits 

  • Do not toss the leafy greens of turnips - they are loaded with more nutrients than the turnip roots -  one cup of cooked turnip greens provides 229 mg of calcium and 2 grams of fiber

  • Both the roots and leaves are great sources of vitamins C, K and A, anitoxidants and minerals, especially folate



tips

  • When buying a bunch of turnip greens still attached to the turnips, always remove the greens from the turnips before storing - if left attached the leaves will pull the moisture out of  the turnips and dry them out

  • You can grate or julienne turnips and add to salads or crudite plate, roast with other roast vegetables or add to pureed soups. The greens can be added to stir-fries, salads or soups

back to the top