Would you turn your nose up at something that could save your life? Of course not! Yet this has been happening with the poor, misunderstood turnip for years. However, this ancient vegetable has proved remarkably resilient and still worms its way onto our plates, hearts and stomachs every now and then. Well, if it were up to me I would advise everyone to make sure it wormed its way to everyone's plate every single day!

First of all turnips are great for your health. It has got so many benefits that I do not even know where to start. So I am just going to start with A. Turnips are a great source of Beta Carotene. This Beta Carotene can be converted by the body into Vitamin A. If Vitamin A is combined with the fiber which can be found in the turnip, this has the capability to block out a lot of cancer in your life. This will save you and your loved ones a lot of heart ache.

Turnips also are high in Vitamin C, and the list for the benefits in Vitamin C just go on and on and on don't they. Vitamin C boosts your immune system. It prevents infections and is furthermore an amazing antioxidant. If you have got breathing problems then the antioxidants in turnips can help you get a lot better.

The greens of the turnip vegetable also lowers the risk of developing eye problems as well as reduces lung damage. If you are thinking it right now, well no, I am not a smoker. Furthermore, it helps with second hand smokers too!

The list of benefits of turnips goes on and on. So the best advice which I can give you is to go out and get some turnips, and then feel the difference for yourself.