I reached out to my facebook friends and asked what to do with this lone knob of celeriac? The two most popular ideas were to serve this vegetable mashed like potatoes, or roasted.

This ugly vegetable is chock full of vitamins and minerals. See, you really can’t judge a book by its cover. But then, I’ve learned not to judge anything or any person by their exterior…it’s the inside that counts.Ĭeleriac, also known as celery root, is not only high in vitamin K, but is also a good source of vitamin C, vitamin B6, phophorus, potassium, manganese and dietary fiber. I wonder how anyone even thought it was edible based on looks alone. Everyone can use a dish that boosts their mood, right?įortunately, my CSA Box has been filled with high quality carbohydrate vegetables lately (carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, winter squash, onions, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale), including one lone celeriac or celery root.Ĭeleriac is a gnarly looking root, full of crags and crannies, not the prettiest vegetable I’ve ever seen. Among the high quality carbohydrate vegetables that Joy Bauer suggests can help boost your mood are vegetables that are in season right now - brussels sprouts, cabbage, beets, carrots, cauliflower, dark leafy green vegetables, sweet potatoes, winter squash, parsnips, and onions. These include whole grains, legumes, vegetables and fruits.

Oven Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Thymeĭid you know that eating the right foods can help you feel more energetic and contribute to a good mood? According to Joy Bauer’s Food Cures, high quality carbohydrates and protein (found primarily in plant foods) contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help contribute to a good mood.

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