During December, we often fill our plates with holiday treats.
Traditional foods like ham, turkey, latkes or brisket are often
the star of our meals, but there is still plenty of room on your
plate to celebrate root vegetable month. Root vegetables – which
include items like radishes, carrots, onions, potatoes,
rutabagas, turnips, parsnips, and beets – are categorized as
vegetables whose underground roots are edible. In addition to
their nutritional benefits, these often under-used veggies can
add color and variety to your meals. As a kid you were probably
told that carrots make your eyesight better, but there are
several other nutritional goodies found in root vegetables. For
example, sweet potatoes are high in potassium and can help you
maintain healthy blood pressure. Like carrots, they are also an
excellent source of Vitamin A and an important part of keeping
your eyes and skin healthy as well as protecting you from
infections. Beets and radishes are low-calorie foods that can
also help lower your cholest