Lower The Risk Of Cancer With Shalgam, Read 5 More Benefits

Finding its origin in middle and eastern asia, turnip commonly known as ‘Shalgam’ in Hindi are cruciferous root vegetables. Eaten raw in salads or pickled, and as a vegetable, turnips offer some potentially amazing health benefits for people suffering from cancer, blood pressure, eyes, bones etc.

The common types of turnip are red, purple, or greenish externally with a creamy white-fleshed bulb. Turnips are conical root vegetables that have a pungent taste. Turnips have smooth skin without side roots or scars.

# Reduces cancer risk

1. Turnips contain several plant compounds which possess cancer-fighting properties.

2. The high vitamin C content of turnips helps in preventing the spread and growth of cancer cells.

3. The high content of glucosinolates is linked with a lower risk of different types of cancers such as rectal, colon, and lung cancers.

4. The high amount of flavonoids present in shalgam has antioxidant properties with anticancer effects.

# Promotes Weight Loss

1. The extract from turnips prevents lipid deposition in fat cells thus, reducing body weight.

2. Turnips are low in calories and have a low glycemic index.

3. The high dietary fiber present in shalgam increases satiety and thus, keeps hunger at bay.

# Lowers blood pressure

1. Shalgam is a good source of potassium which helps in reducing blood pressure by releasing sodium from the body and by enhancing dilatation of the arteries.

2. The dietary nitrate content offers several benefits towards the health of the blood vessels such as lowering blood pressure and preventing the sticking of platelets.

# Promotes bone health

1. The glucosinolate content of shalgam helps in bone formation thus, preventing osteoporosis.

2. The calcium content of turnip helps promote bone health.

3. The vitamin K content helps in promoting bone metabolism, lowering the risk of fractures, promotes enhancing bone density, and promoting calcium absorption.

# Other possible health Benefits

Apart from the health benefits mentioned above, some of the other benefits produced by turnip are promotes liver health, improves heart health, maintains gut health, relieves intestinal problems, controls blood sugar levels, provides anti-inflammatory effects, protects against harmful bacteria, promotes eye health, possesses anti-diabetic properties, promotes healthy skin and hair, reduces anaemia, improves memory, and helps during pregnancy.