The underused Celeriac is extremely versatile and can easily be alternative to potatoes and other root vegetables. It is also loaded with important vitamins and minerals that may offer impressive health benefits.
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A crunchy remoulade with smoked fish, as a gratin dauphinoise, coated in warming spices and whole-roasted, or a celeriac and pear mash.
FACTS
· Celeriac is closely related to celery, parsley and parsnips.
· It is often referred to as celery root, knob celery, turnip-rooted celery, and German celery.
· Raw celeriac has a crunchy texture, making it a perfect addition to salads and coleslaws.
· When cooked, it is slightly sweeter and works well mashed, baked, roasted or boiled.
· Genus: Apium Species: Apium graveolens var. Rapaceum Family: Umbelliferae
WHY IS IT SO GOOD?
Nutritional highlights – Celeriac can provide:
Vitamin C - a powerful antioxidant that is essential for skin health and immune function and can help support the stress response.
Vitamin K - helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones.
Phosphorous - is used in the formation of bones and teeth, and how the body uses carbohydrates and fats. It also helps to make protein for the growth, maintenance and repair of cells and tissues.
Fibre - maintains the health of our gastrointestinal system and helps our microbiome to flourish. It also binds and removes toxins and fats that the body is trying to excrete.
Vitamin B6 - is needed for the proper function of sugars, fats, and proteins in the body. It's also necessary for the development of the brain, nerves, skin, and many other parts of the body
Main health benefits
Packed with antioxidants – which are anti-inflammatory – they work by fighting against harmful free radicals, preventing healthy cells from damage.
May help heart health – celeriac also contains potassium, coupled with vitamin K can help to regulate blood pressure and help to prevent calcium build up respectively.
May improve digestion – celeriac is classed as a high-fibre food that can aid digestion, metabolism and bowel movements
May strengthen your bones – celeriac is a rich source of phosphorus and vitamin K, which are important for healthy bones by promoting calcium absorption and preventing bone loss.