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Well provided in fiber, parsnip acts as an appetite suppressant. These fibers, mostly insoluble, regulate transit slowly. Its other virtues:
- Antioxidant : eaten raw, it has a good vitamin C content. Parsnip also contains manganese, which helps fight against the harmful effects of free radicals.
- Anticancer : it contains polyacetylenes, polymers with antifungal, antibacterial and anticancer properties.
- Anti-inflammatory : thanks to the action of apigenin, a molecule of the flavonoid family present in this vegetable.
- Mineralizing : parsnip is a source of potassium (muscle contraction, acid-base balance, etc.) and magnesium (anti stress… ).
- Friend of metabolism : the B vitamins (B1, B5 and B9) it contains support the body’s energy production in particular.
- Soft and melting : as long as you choose small caliber, non-fibrous parsnips.
His CV
58.3 Cal per 100 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Fat: 0.4 g
Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
Fiber: 4.7 g
The recipes
- Parsnip fries with thyme
- Egg casserole with root vegetables
- Parsnip soup with black olives
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