Which are the Root Vegetables?

Root vegetables are vegetables from which their underground part or root part are used.

Root vegetables are rich in vitamins, minerals and fibers.

The root vegetables are:

Potatoes

Potatoes are rich in vitamin C. They help with bruises, burns, osteoporosis, nervous disorders, hypertension and edema.

Turnips

There are red, black and white turnips. Turnips contain a lot of fiber, minerals, enzymes and vitamins. They contain vitamin B1, B2, C, E and others. They also help fight depression, obesity and digestive problems.

Celery

Celery has antiseptic properties, it energises, strengthens the immunity and improves the brain function.

It is low in calories and high in fiber. Celery also contains vitamin C, A, B1, B2, iron, magnesium, potassium, folic acid and others.

Sweet Potatoes

They contain vitamins C, A and B. Sweet potatoes slow down the aging process. They also have a beneficial effect on people with diabetes.

Ginger

It helps regulate blood cholesterol levels and improves memory. It helps with cardiovascular diseases, joint and muscle diseases and others. Ginger has antibacterial, analgesic and energising properties.

Truffles

They contain large amounts of vitamins and proteins.

Red beets

They contain iron, folic acid, magnesium and others. Red beets are rich in fiber. They are useful for those suffering from leukemia, anemia, edema, liver disease, wounds and blood pressure regulation.

Onions

They contain vitamin C and sulfur. Onions have antiseptic, stimulant and diuretic properties.

Garlic

It is rich in vitamin C. Garlic helps with viral and influenza diseases, stimulates blood circulation and it also has an energising and antibacterial effect.

Kohlrabi

Like all root vegetables, kohlrabi contains many useful vitamins, amino acids, minerals, proteins and fiber. It contains vitamin C, B, A, E, calcium, folic acid, zinc, magnesium, calcium and others. It also has a beneficial effect on asthma, bronchitis, anemia and it strengthens the immune system.

Radishes

Radishes contain large amounts of vitamin C. They hydrate the skin, improve digestion and purify the blood.

Carrots

Carrots are rich in vitamins A, C and B. They have a beneficial effect on the skin. Their consumption strengthens the immune system, improves vision, improves memory, protects against inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases.

Parsnips

They are also low in calories. They contain large amounts of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, fiber and minerals. Parsnips have antiseptic, diuretic and vasodilating properties.

Horseradish

Horseradish has diuretic properties, they improve the digestion, have a beneficial effect on rheumatism, they stimulates the appetite, etc.