Question 1

is turnip healthy?

Accepted Answer

The greens are!: The humble turnip  is a root vegetable and it's not very high in nutrients.  But turnip greens, the part most people toss out, well, that's a whole 'nuther story. They are a good source of vitamin a vitamin c vitamin k calcium, folate (folic acid) and lutein.

Question 2

what are benefits of turnip?

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Several: Turnips are a vegetable, but provide only one third the amount of calories as 
an equal amount of potatoes.   Turnips provide a good source of vitamin c, fiber, 
folic acid, manganese, pantothenic acid, and copper.  They also offer a very good 
source of thiamine, potassium, niacin, and magnesium.   They also provide vitamin b6 and e, folic acid, and riboflavin.

Question 3

how healthy is mashed turnip?

Accepted Answer

Several: Turnips are a vegetable, but provide only one third the amount of calories as 
an equal amount of potatoes.   Turnips provide a good source of vitamin c, fiber, 
folic acid, manganese, pantothenic acid, and copper.  They also offer a very good 
source of thiamine, potassium, niacin, and magnesium.   They also provide vitamin b6 and e, folic acid, and riboflavin.

Question 4

turnip greens good for my diet?

Accepted Answer

The greens are!: The humble turnip  is a root vegetable and it's not very high in nutrients.  But turnip greens, the part most people toss out, well, that's a whole 'nuther story. They are a good source of vitamin a vitamin c vitamin k calcium, folate (folic acid) and lutein.

Question 5

will turnip greens and cornbread make me gain weight?

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Depends: That depends on how they're prepared and how much you eat.  Most foods have some calorie content, which depends on the ingredients (like butter and corn in the cornbread) and how you cook them (like deep fried or covered in butter). Depending on factors like age and activity, you can definitely gain weight eating only greens and cornbread.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: turnip allergy?

Accepted Answer

Food allergy: Allergy to any food, in this case turnip will cause symptoms of oral itching, lip or tongue swelling, hives, breathing difficulty and/or throat closure etc. Food allergy is diagnosed with clinical history followed by skin or blood test and that information helps establish the diagnosis and severity of the allergy.

Question 7

my wife has gastroenteritis what can she eat? i have some turnip green in the cabinet...

Accepted Answer

Not best: Although she may tolerate turnip greens this is probably not the best approach.  Would make sure she is well hydrated with lots of fluids, and if she is well enough to eat, use bland dietary items which are soft and easily digested.

Question 8

probiotic with any food except turnips i got my symptoms worse of fungal infection candida white tongue,upset stomach,gas,cracking joints,inflammation?

Accepted Answer

Some basics: The digestive tract is populated with germs/candida that contaminate our fingers/food &amp; survive the stomach acid. Probiotics are simply supplements that contain germs that may benefit the taker by occupying space &amp; taking food away from candida.They don't cause candida, but may not prevent it. The other mentioned symptoms are unrelated.

Question 9

how do i fix my cut ?

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Depends: It depends on what , length and with what the cut was made with.

Question 10

how come my cut itch?

Accepted Answer

Nerve irritation.: Usually nerve irritation.  Should go away on its own.

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