When talking about greens, most of my family always referred to collard greens or mustard greens as their “go-to” choice for greens. Now, more are trying out kale greens since they are so popular. But many people have forgotten about turnip greens. They are not only good tasting, they also are more powerful than you ever imagined.
The noticeably bitter taste of turnip greens has been linked by researchers to its calcium content. On an ounce-for-ounce basis, turnip greens contain about 4 times more calcium than a much less bitter-tasting cruciferous vegetable like cabbage.
There are a number of other benefits that specifically apply to turnip greens. Take a look:
Cancer Fighter:
The connection between turnip greens and cancer prevention should not be surprising since turnip greens provide special nutrient support for three body systems that are closely connected with cancer development as well as cancer prevention. These three systems are (1) the body’s detox system, (2) its antioxidant system, and (3) its inflammatory/anti-inflammatory system. Chronic imbalances in any of these three systems can increase risk of cancer, and when imbalances in all three systems occur simultaneously, the risk of cancer increases significantly. Among all types of cancer, prevention of the following cancer types is most closely associated with intake of turnip greens: bladder cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer!
source: BlackDoctor.com
