To survive in the modern world, it is super important to keep our energy up! In fact, Energy is one of the 5 Pillars of PowerSystem. When teaching this Pillar, I take my clients through the Limitless L.I.F.E. Energiser to teach them how to maximise their energy levels. Without a doubt, one of the best ways to do this is through eating a healthy diet.

Now, when you think about healthy eating, salads and green vegetables usually come to mind, right?  Today, I would like to encourage you to add a little more variety to your plan and to include root vegetables.

Roots like carrots, sweet potatoes, and turnips, are a rich source of nutritious complex carbohydrates. Instead of upsetting blood sugar levels like refined sweet foods do, they help regulate them.

It is seasonally also a great time of year to be eating these vegetables as the days get colder and we crave warmer and more filling options.

Why Eat More Root Vegetables?

Long roots – carrots, parsnips, burdock, and daikon radish – are excellent blood purifiers and can help improve circulation in the body. Round roots – turnips, radishes, beets, and rutabagas – nourish the stomach, spleen, pancreas, and reproductive organs.

Which root vegetables do you eat most?

If you’re like most of the world, it’s carrots and potatoes. Here are a few others to explore:

Beets contain an abundance of antioxidants and are highly detoxifying. Remember to wear disposable gloves when preparing them though because they can stain!

Burdock is considered a powerful blood purifier. This long, thin vegetable is a staple in Asian and health food stores.

Celeriac, also known as celery root, is rich in fibre and has a respectable amount of antioxidants. This root makes a great mash as an alternative to potato.

Jicama is crunchy and refreshing and contains a generous amount of vitamin C. It’s a favourite in its native Mexico and South America.

Onions are rich in antioxidants and other phytonutrients, making them prized for their ability to strengthen the immune system. They also add a wonderful sweetness to recipes, especially when caramelised!

Parsnips, which look like giant white carrots, boast a sweet, earthy taste. They’ve also got plenty of fibre, vitamin C, folic acid, niacin, thiamine, magnesium, and potassium. Parsnips are delicious roasted with some olive oil, herbs and honey.

Radish is an excellent source of vitamin C. It’s also rich in calcium, molybdenum, and folic acid. Unlike the others, I like to put these raw into salads to add crunch, flavour and colour.

Sweet Potatoes contain unsurpassed levels of beta-carotene and are also rich in vitamin C, phytonutrients, and fibre. They are my absolute favourite because of their flavour and versatility. They also taste amazing as everything from wedges and mash to spiralised noodles!

Excited to add more roots to your diet? Click here for my Roasted Sweet Vegetables featured above.
 

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A Bit About Me...

Hi, I'm Marina!

I teach entrepreneurial women how to go from feeling frazzled, lonely and lacking in purpose to feeling in control of their schedule, connected with others and clear on what is next for them.

How? With PowerSystem, my 5-step process for making more time, building a support network, clarifying goals and removing the obstacles to success.

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