What Are The Health Benefits of Root Vegetables and Sancocho Recipes?
What are root vegetables “vianda”? Root vegetables or in Spanish referred to as “Vianda” are, as the word says, vegetables that are roots; meaning they grow underground. They are a starchy vegetable like yuca, cassava, yautia, malanga, taro, sweet potatoes, and more. These are the most popular ones in Latin America and Puerto Rico as they are native to the land. Because they grow underground, they absorb a great amount of nutrients from the soil. ** Yams, beets, parsnips, turnips, rutabagas, carrots, kohlrabi, onions, garlic, celery root (or celeriac), horseradish, daikon, turmeric, jicama, Jerusalem artichokes, radishes, and ginger are also all considered roots. Some of the health benefits of root vegetables include: Good source of dietary energy Rich in soluble and insoluble fiber High levels of vitamin A, B & C High levels of minerals and antioxidants Helps boost gut health Lower high levels of blood fats and glucose Reduce risk of type-2 diabetes, heart disease and cert