Rutabaga is a biennial plant that belongs to the cabbage family. It appeared as a result of natural crossing of turnip and white cabbage. The roots of the swede in the second year become round or oval in shape during this period they can be eaten.
Composition of swede
Rutabaga is rich in proteins, sugars, fiber, pectins, starch, B vitamins, carotene, ascorbic acid, rutin, essential oils, mineral salts.
Dishes from rutabagas are not recommended for food with exacerbation of gastritis and stomach ulcers.
Useful properties of rutabagas
Due to the rich in vitamins and minerals, rutabagas are recommended for use in case of vitamin deficiencies. Rutabaga salads are especially useful in early spring, when the body begins to suffer from vitamin deficiencies.
Rutabaga is considered an effective diuretic, therefore it is recommended for kidney disease. Also, this culture is used to treat constipation. Fiber, which is part of the root vegetable, helps to normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
Include rutabagas in the diet of patients with atherosclerosis. Regular consumption of rutabagas helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
Swede juice has anti-burn, wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties, thanks to the mustard oil included in its composition.
Rutabagas can be included in the diet of lactating and pregnant women, as it strengthens the body and increases its protective properties. In addition, the root vegetable stimulates the production of breast milk.
The root crop must be eaten with a lack of calcium in the body, since it contains a large amount of this element. An infusion of plant seeds is used to gargle with inflammation.
Due to the high content of vitamin C in swede, it is recommended to use it in case of respiratory diseases, influenza, acute respiratory infections and acute respiratory viral infections.
Rutabagas are used to treat bronchitis, the substances included in its composition dilute phlegm well and relieve dry cough. To prepare the medicine, the swede is rubbed on a fine grater or passed through a meat grinder. The resulting gruel is mixed with honey in a 2: 1 ratio. Take a mixture of 1 teaspoon 4 times a day with warm water.
Due to its rich composition and low calorie content (35 kcal per 100 g), it is recommended to eat rutabagas for obesity, as well as for all those who adhere to a diet.
In folk cosmetology, masks made from gruel and rutabaga juice are very popular. With their help, they moisturize, whiten and nourish the skin. Compresses and lotions made from rutabaga juice have anti-inflammatory properties, they dry out acne and pimples.
