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The Parsnip is a vegetable well known in much of the world, but.

How much do you know about this vegetable?

Source: http://www.solutic.es/wordpress/producto/chirivia/

The scientific name of the plant of the Chirivía is "Pastinaca sativa" belonging to the group of "Umbelliferae", a vegetable planted in much of the world for its exquisite root, depending on where you live may have heard you with the name of " parsnips, chirivia, cherevia, elafobosco, parsnip or white carrot "

Its cultivation is practiced thousands of years ago, it is native to "Europe" although it is known and planted in much of the world, the countries with the highest production are:

• France
• Hungary
• Holland
• Britain.

There are many varieties of Parsnip and vary according to the country of planting

Varieties of Parsnip of England

• "Long white crown"
• "Guernsey's long half"
• "Avonresister".

Varieties of Parsnip from Spain

• "Panais medium long"
• "Early round Panais"
• "All America"
•  "Long white"
• "Gladiator F1"

A vegetable very similar to carrots, very versatile at the time of cooking, can be consumed raw, cooked, fried, steamed, grilled, baked, in soups and stews, only limited to the knowledge and creativity of the chef.

Salad of parsnips, escarole and beetroot

Source: https://elcomidista.elpais.com/elcomidista/2016/01/20/receta/1453307892_992403.html

Parsnip, cabbage and celeriac

Source: https://elcomidista.elpais.com/elcomidista/2017/10/17/receta/1508235202_035074.html

Parsnip soup

Source: https://www.lidl-recetas.es/recetas/sopas-y-cremas/sopa-cremosa-de-chiriv%C3%AD-con-picatostes

Parsnip cake

Source: http://www.lospostresdeelena.com/2014/08/pastel-de-avellanas-chirivias-y-limon.html

Grilled sirloin with parsnip puree

Source: https://www.pinterest.es/pin/299348706460815232/

Another very practical way to consume the parsnip is through its juice, it can be consumed alone or accompanied by another vegetable

Source: https://twitter.com/jugos_curativos

Its preparation is very simple, you just have to cut into small pieces and place in the liquidator, then add mineral water or fruit juice, then liquefy and ready to consume, if you want very sweet you can add sweetener or honey.

You have to know that when you regularly eat this vegetable, you are incorporating many benefits for your health, such as vitamins and minerals.

1. Vitamins B, C, E and K
2. Potassium
3. Magnesium
4. Sodium
5. Match
6. Calcium
7. Selenium
8. Zinc
9. Fiber
10. Folate
11. Omega 3
12. Omega 6
13. Carbohydrates
14. Vegetal protein.

• This vegetable contains very few calories which makes it ideal for people who are performing diet to lose weight, its content of "soluble fiber" regulates the release of "ghrelin" the agent that stimulates hunger.

• The regular consumption of parsnips is ideal for children and the elderly, for its content of "manganese, calcium, zinc, copper, manganese" contributes to keep bones healthier.

• The best ally of athletes for its content of "copper", the agent that contributes to the "synthesis of adenosine triphosphate", where energy is stored, consequently, if we have "copper" in our body, we are guaranteeing the energy for our body.

• The parsnip is the best friend of the heart, for its high content of "potassium" that contributes to the dilation of the blood vessels, decreasing the "blood pressure" another very important component is the "folate" helps and lowers the "homocysteine ​​levels" in the blood "that mostly increases the risks of" heart diseases "

Now that you know the benefits of parsnips, what you think, or how many times you will consume this wonderful product

• Once a month
• Once a week
• Once a day

If you want to know more about the medical and scientific specifications and the benefits that the consumption of this vegetable brings, you just have to enter the links that I leave below.

Source: https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pastinaca_sativa

Source: http://www.frutas-hortalizas.com/Hortalizas/Origen-produccion-Chirivia.html

Source: https://www.plantasyremedios.com/11-benefits-for-al-salud-de-la-chirivia/

Source: https://www.ecoagricultor.com/propiedades-nutricionales-de-la-chirivia/

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