When you hear the phrase “Eat your vegetables” you may think of stringy green beans or leafy lettuce. But vegetables can be hearty and filling too, leave you feeling satisfied and energized. As we enter the harvest month of November, I would like to dig up from the earth . . .
please bear with me here
. . . my good friends the root vegetables.
Pretty, aren’t they? Okay, c’mon stop staring.
What makes a root vegetable well . . . a root vegetable, you ask? Easy, they grow underground. Carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, yams, ginger, turnips, parsnips, butternut squash – you name it. Root vegetables are also very reasonably priced – around 99 cents a pound! They absorbs lots of nutrients from the soil (that dirt that your dog brings into the house is crawling with vitamins and minerals).
Let’s explore some of these nutrients, shall we?
- Complex carbohydrates and fiber. These guys keep you full and keep digestion moving smoothly. Fiber also lowers cholesterol. Take THAT heart disease.
- Vitamin A and vitamin C. Vitamin A works wonders for your skin and your vision. And vitamin C strengthens the immune system. Take THAT flu season.
A high nutrient, low cost, yummy and filling food – root vegetables are a great staple for your pantry. Learn more about how to store and prepare root vegetables and be sure to check out our recipes using root vegetables.
