{"id":19896,"date":"2019-02-09T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-02-09T14:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/?p=19896"},"modified":"2019-02-09T10:00:01","modified_gmt":"2019-02-09T14:00:01","slug":"the-13-healthiest-root-vegetables-healthline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vitamins.vitanetonline.com\/index.php\/the-13-healthiest-root-vegetables-healthline\/","title":{"rendered":"The 13 Healthiest Root Vegetables &#8211; Healthline"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"richsummary\">\n<p id=\"abstract\">Root vegetables have a wide variety of health benefits, and make a great addition to many recipes. Garlic and ginger, for example, are among the most important spices in many cuisine types. Garlic can boost the immune system, while ginger is famous for its ability to fight inflammation. Sweet potatoes and fennel can both help control blood sugar, and the latter may also help fight harmful bacteria. Root vegetables are also highly nutritious and provide vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants.<\/p>\n<p id=\"takeawayheader\">Key Takeaways:<\/p>\n<ul id=\"takeaways\">\n<li id=\"takeaway1\">Onions are rich in antioxidants, fiber and nutrients, may help reduce cancer risk, and are a versatile cooking ingredient.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway2\">In addition to providing lots of vitamins, minerals and beta-carotene, sweet potatoes may help control blood sugar.<\/li>\n<li id=\"takeaway3\">Other healthy root vegetables include ginger, fennel, garlic, turnips, carrots, beets and celery root.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"quote\">&#8220;Defined as an edible plant that grows underground, potatoes, carrots and onions are a few common examples that most are familiar with.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"readmoretext\">Read more: <\/span><a id=\"source\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/root-vegetables\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/root-vegetables<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Root vegetables have a wide variety of health benefits, and make a great addition to many recipes. 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