As the sun shines and the heat is back, stay fresh with turnip drink this summer.
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As the sun shines and the heat is back, quench your thirst, stay fresh and healthy with some truly refreshing turnip drink this summer. This nutritious drink may help to heal many ailments you are suffering. Here are some of the health benefits of turnips you may like to know.
Benefits
Owing to its high water content, turnips are low in calories. So you can grab a drink or more of turnip juice every day.
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Turnip is a useful source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is needed for healthy tissues and skin.
This root vegetable is high in fibre. The fibre helps maintain bowel regularity.
According to studies, the fibre may help prevent rectal and colonic cancer.
Turnip syrup may help relieve asthma and other respiratory problems.
They are also good for the bones.
How to prepare turnip syrup
Turnip syrup is easy to make.
Simply chop the turnips into small cubes and boil them till tender in little water. Add sugar to taste.
How to make turnip drink
Now, for a real sweet refreshing turnip drink, chop the turnips into small pieces, add a cup of red cherries and blend them well. Extract the juice, add little water, refrigerate it and have it nicely chilled. It is as quick as easy as that.
Health experts and nutritionists say that turnip juice has more Vitamin C than orange juice. So it is a real treat for bronchial problems. Some say it can even treat diabetis. Begin your day with turnip drink every day and stay hale and hearty.
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