Importance of well balance diet
All food contains all of the nutrients we need to be healthy, it is necessary to eat various foods in sufficient amounts. A good diet will include many different foods, and sufficient in quantity and quality to meet an individual’s need for food energy and other micro nutrients.
CELERIAC
Typical serving size:
½ cup, cooked (78 g)WHAT IT HEALS
Heart disease Weight gain A winter root vegetable also called celery root, knob celery, and German celery, fresh celeriac resembles a large, round, knobby turnipBut when the tough outer skin is peeled away, the flesh is white, and has a flavor and odor similar to celery
A half-cup serving of cooked celeriac contains 25 calories, 1
5 g of fiber, 5 mg of vitamin C, and some B6 and phosphorus
Celeriac has a mild flavor and lends itself to a variety of dishes
For example, it is often grated raw into salads; boiled and pureed to add body and flavor to soups and stews; chopped into poultry stuffing; or sliced, dipped in an egg batter, and sautéed to serve as a meat substitute
It is also served as an accompaniment to haddock, salmon, and spicy pork
QUICK TIP:
Prevent discoloration When preparing celeriac, place the peeled vegetable in some water with a squeeze of lemon juice immediately after cuttingThis prevents it from changing color
Health Benefits
Helps weight lossBecause celeriac is low in calories and contains no fat, it serves as a great stand- in for dishes requiring potatoes or other starches, such as mashed potatoes or french fries
Celeriac has a moderate amount of fiber per serving, which may help you feel fuller longer so you avoid packing on additional pounds
Reduces risk of heart disease
The vitamin C in celeriac fights free radicals and inflammation, while the vitamin B6 it contains helps reduce the risk of heart disease