Features of the parsnip vegetation and the conditions required for their growth period
Parsnips are an excellent autumn root crop and a delicious root vegetable that belong to the family of Apiaceae. Scientific name of parsnip is Pastinaca sativa.The root of the plant is usually tuberous and the skin is cream-colored full of flesh.
Parsnips usually have a distinct taste and a sweet flavor similar to carrots, present with an earthy nuttiness. It will add a unique taste to your dish and is mainly used by the Europeans to make sweeteners. But now, the quantity has been decreased as sugarcane has become widely popular as a fine sweetener.
Health benefits of parsnips
- Parsnips consists of important nutrients containing vitamins, fiber, and minerals. These are a great source of vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, and other micronutrients as well.
- It is highly nutritious and rich in anti-oxidants that promotes healthy compounds and prevents the formation of oxidative stress and decrease the chances of damage to the cells. The increase level of anti-oxidants in your body will protect against the chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart problems.
- It contains the compounds of polyacetylenes that have anti-cancer properties.
- It is helpful in treating digestive conditions such as reflux disease, diverticulitis, intestinal ulcers, and haemorrhoids.
- It is low in calories, but rich in fibers and has been proven as an essential and healthy wight loss diet.
Parsnips as an immunity booster
A strong immune system plays a vital role these days not only to keep the body healthy, but to get rid of viruses such as COVID-19. People suffering from high-calorie problems, must consume 14 grams of parsnips daily to reduce the excessive number of calories from the body.
Parsnips consists of a large amount of vitamin C and provide 25% of the total immunity that is needed by our body. If you are getting the right amount of vitamin C, you can easily get rid of respiratory track infections.
Parsnips are consumed in most of the countries and is considered as the best anti-oxidant for curing diseases. Most of the health experts have suggested to consume parsnips at least two times in a week.
