Taro Yam
Symbol: Ty Scientific Name: Colocasia Esculenta Calories:112/100g GI: 54 GL:12 Image1: https://www.laxmisruchis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_7713-3.jpeg Image2:
Tapioca
Symbol: Tc Scientific Name: Manihot Esculenta Calories:108 GI: 74 GL: 13 Image1: https://www.laxmisruchis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_1076-scaled.jpeg Image2:
Turnip
Cruciferous vegetables like turnip help in lowering the risk of breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer. The presence of high glucosinolate content in cruciferous vegetables like turnip, cabbage, and broccoli have the ability to reduce cancer risk.
Potato
Symbol: Po Scientific Name: Solanum Tuberosum Calories: 77 GI: 55 -74 GL:11-22 Image1:https://www.laxmisruchis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_1080-1-scaled.jpeg Image2:
Beetroot
Symbol: Br Scientific Name: Beta Vulgaris Calories: 43 GI: 64 GL: 4 Image1: https://www.laxmisruchis.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_1301-scaled.jpeg Image 2:
Carrot
Carrots
(purple, yellow, orange or red )
improve vision and boost the immune system
provide many vitamins and minerals
prevent heart attacks and protect from certain cancers
reduce cholesterol and prevent premature aging
increase skin health and boost oral health
help guard against food poisoning
have vitamins – A, C, K and B8
and minerals – potassium, iron, copper, and manganese
Beetroot Salad (Raitha)
Health benefits of Beetroot
– Beneficial during pregnancy wit 25% Folate / 1 beet
– Can improve skin health
– can lower blood pressure
– can improve exercise performance for sports
Beetroot Soup (Shorba)
Beets Health Benefits
– may aid breast & prostate cancer prevention due to the presence of Betanin
– Can promote liver health with pectin that can eliminate toxins
– may boost energy levels enhancing muscle stamina for endurance sports e.g. bicycling and kayaking
