Even in Russia, the rutabaga was a very popular vegetable, which in our country is practically not used, although it has gained immense popularity in Western European countries. Of course, like any other product, the rutabaga has useful properties and contraindications . The most interesting thing is that the latter are practically non-existent.
What is a rutabaga?
It is customary to refer the breeches to the cabbage family. In appearance, the trouser resembles a turnip, but slightly larger than it and painted in gray-green or in a red-violet color. But the taste is much sweeter.
Pryukva can be grown in any region, because it is absolutely unpretentious. Also it can be eaten raw, you can stew, cook, fry and even bake. As a rule, people are very fond of trousers for the fact that it benefits the body, therefore it prepares various salads, soups, fine side dishes and even pastries. This is all because the rutabaga is well combined with various vegetables , meat and fish. Moreover, in medicine, the rutabaga has also managed to prove itself well.
Useful properties and composition of rutabaga
The trouser contains a huge amount of useful substances for the human body:
- proteins;
- carbohydrates;
- sugar;
- cellulose;
- vitamin A;
- pectin and nitrogenous substances;
- vitamins of group B;
- vitamin C and PP.
Proceeding from this, one can understand the usefulness of the rutabaga for the organism as a whole. Also it is well preserved and, most surprisingly, all the useful substances in it even after heat treatment are completely preserved. For those who follow their figure, they may not worry that they will gain excess weight, since 100 grams of this vegetable account for only 40 kcal.
Benefits and harm of rutabaga
- This vegetable perfectly strengthens the immune system, and also helps to cope with any diseases of cold and chronic nature, helps to cope with phlegm, it will facilitate breathing if a person suffers from bronchial asthma.
- The rutabaga has a diuretic
action, therefore can remove puffiness, which is associated with certain diseases. - Reduces blood pressure, and also removes cholesterol from the body, prevents the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.
- The trouser helps strengthen the bones and teeth.
- Helps to increase the health of the elderly.
Like any other vegetable, the rutabaga also has quite a few contraindications. Usually doctors do not allow the reception of this vegetable for those who have GI disease at the stage of exacerbation.