NUTRITIONISTS WEIGH IN: IS EATING TURNIPS A HEALTHY WAY TO LOSE WEIGHT?

Expert opinion from Caroline Luiza C. Castro

Master's in Nutrition Sciences · 16 years of experience · Brazil

Turnips are good for loosing weight when they are part of a meal plan focus on it. They are good source of fiber, vitamins, such as B complex and minerals. In addition, it can be good for weight loss due to its fibers, once fibers can increase satiety.

Expert opinion from Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji

Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa

Turnips are root vegetables rich in vitamin C, folate, and vitamin K. Turnips do not contain starch and are low in calorie. Therefore, turnips may be good for weight loss.

Expert opinion from Maria Arienti

Postgraduate in Nutritional Support/Bachelor in Nutrition · 13 years of experience · Argentina

100 grams of turnips contain 28 calories, so, combined with other healthy they are an excellent choice for low calorie diet in people who are trying to lose weight.

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