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Cellular Health Specialist Dr Bill Cole on Breaking Down the Power of Root Vegetables
Root Vegetable: This December is the perfect time to start thinking ahead for January: The body, mind, and spirit are begging to function at their best, according to Dr. Bill Cole. Now is the perfect time to look deeper at lifestyle commitments and start thinking about what positive outcomes will come after a few small changes.
Dr. Cole, a leading expert in functional medicine and cellular health, as well as the founder of Key Cellular Nutrition and the Cellular Health Accelerator, believes the power of root vegetables should be elevated in every diet. His work in creating simple, step-by-step plans to increase energy for those with autoimmune and inflammatory disorders is inspiring a new generation.
“True health isn’t just about the way we feel, but the way our body functions,” Dr. Cole explained. “Knowing what to eat, how much to eat, and how to prepare food is just as important as choosing healthy foods.”
December is also Root Vegetable Month. Root vegetables are celebrated this month, and their benefits are often forgotten or pushed aside. Per the California Farm Trust, “ Root veggies include beets, carrots, celery root, daikon, garlic, ginger, horseradish, Jerusalem artichokes, jicama, kohlrabi, onions, parsnips, radishes, rutabagas, turmeric, turnips, yams, and yucca. Most root veggies are in season during the winter months, even though you can buy them year-round.”
“While no food is perfect, root vegetables are close to exactly what our body needs in every meal,” stated Dr. Cole. “They offer a solid combination of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and complex starches— exactly what our body craves to be at its best.“
When asked about the preparation of these foods, Dr. Cole shared that how meals were prepared with root vegetables was just as important as including the superfoods. “Root vegetables are a fantastic addition to any meal, and often, individuals forget about the power when they make them the star of the plate.” In fact, they can easily be added to a breakfast repertoire with an egg or sprinkled over quinoa for lunch, the flavors and benefits of root vegetables are hard to beat.
Root veggies are often called “the powerhouse of nutrition” because each of them packs quite a punch of fiber and antioxidants–all while being low in calories. Also, a fantastic source of carotenoids, or antioxidants that protect the immune system, these valuable food options do more than most may think.
“It’s hard to believe there’s a more perfect combination of carbs, fiber, vitamins, and minerals than in root vegetables,” explained Dr. Cole. “When we create meaningful meal choices from quality ingredients, our body thanks us—threefold. For instance, using fennel, another root vegetable, garlic, and a small amount of olive oil will complement these dishes perfectly.”
See below for three things Dr. Cole shared about these incredible superfoods:
Root vegetables can decrease the risk of certain types of cancers
According to the National Foundation for Cancer Research, “Rutabagas, carrots, turnips, and sweet potatoes have a high supply of carotenoids, an organic pigment whose anti-cancer effects were proven by Helmut Sies, M.D., an NFCR-funded scientist for over 30 years. Carotenoids are understood to decrease the risk of eye disease and even certain cancers.”
Root vegetables contain vitamin C
Root vegetables are high in vitamin C, which protects healthy cells from mutations that can lead to cancer, and it may also reduce blood pressure and raise iron deficiencies.
Root vegetables offer the body complex carbs and starch
These edible roots contain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients like complex carbs and starch, which Harvard Health reveals are important for energy if they are prepared in a healthy way.
From mashed sweet potatoes to oven-roasted carrots, turnips and onions, Dr. Cole shared that it’s important to remember to keep additives like sugar, salts, and butter out to let the veggies do their work.
About Dr. Bill Cole
Dr. Bill Cole, founder of the largest functional medicine group of its kind, has created the Cellular Health Accelerator Program that helps people to be well, feel well, and age well. He has already helped to transform the lives of thousands and has spoken on stages across the nation. For more information, visit drbillcole.com/
