In the past, turnip belonged to the group of the most popular and most eaten vegetables. It was cheap and could be used in many ways. In time it was replaced by other specimens, but He has been experiencing his renaissance recently. Velcro returns to favor again and Guests again in the kitchens of Poles.
Velcro is a vegetable belonging to the brassica family. It turns out that it really is Typical proper cabbage, otherwise known as a typical Velcroand in a nutshell simply “Velcro”. According to some sources, it can come from around Afghanistan, Pakistan or from the Mediterranean regions. It is a very old vegetable and it is known that its seeds were already used in 1500 rpne and was cultivated in ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.
Velcro can be eaten in fullboth tubers and leaves are edible. In Poland, it has been accepted that only the root is consumed. In appearance, he is small and thickened. IN the taste is sharp And for many it can resemble a radish aroma.
Velcro has antioxidant properties, which it owes many antioxidant compounds, such as polyphenols, vitamin C. As a result It will work anti -inflammatory, antiviral and bactericidal. It will strengthen immunity and reduce the amount of developing diseases. It will stop the harmful effects of free radicals and delay premature aging processes. What’s more, it can prevent the appearance of diseases such as Parkinson, Alzheimer, atherosclerosiscancer. For this reason it is A perfect vegetable for seniors.
Rzepa has a positive effect on lipidogam. Regularly consumed will lower cholesterol. It can also reduce blood serum glucose. Therefore, diabetes can be recommended. It must be borne in mind that Rzepa has a high glycemic index equal to 73. However, the growth of glucose after a meal increases rapidly, but also quickly returns to normal. Fluctuations are also not large.
Velcro should also be eaten by people struggling with type 2 diabetes. According to research, the presence of flavonoids in the vegetable is to reduce the symptoms of this disease. They reduce the activity of enzymes that are responsible for the development of the disease and increase the transport of glucose to muscle cells.
In addition, turnip contains large amounts of fiber. Eating 1 Velcro (approx. 170 g) provides 3 g of ingredient, i.e. As much as 12% of the daily demand for fiber. This improves the digestive system. Supports intestinal peristalsis, accelerates metabolism and will reduce the amount of constipation occurring. It will provide a feeling of satiety, and at the same time will provide little calories (28 kcal/100g). This will help limit snackingwhich will translate into maintaining a normal body weight.
Velcro is also famous for its own properties for the liver. It has a protective effect on it and can reduce the values of hepatic markers (ALT, AST, Alps). Will alleviate inflammation and prevent the development of diseases organ.
Velcro tastes great on raw and in this form it is worth eating it. It will be very cleaned and chopped A healthy snack during the day or an addition to sandwiches at work, school. However, we can also diversify many dishes.
With Velcro, you can prepare delicious dinner salads and salads. Will fit well in soups, especially cream soups. The tubers will work as a vegetable or vegetable and meat ingredient casserole.
In addition, the Velcro can be sowed and baking. So prepared successfully will replace potatoes for the main dinner dishes.
Source: vitapedia.pl, Terazpoczy.pl
