Root vegetables, grown in the ground (beets, carrots, onions, parsnips, rutabagas, sweet potatoes, turnips, yams), absorb high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and iron from the soil, making them nutritional powerhouses. In comparison to aboveground vegetables, root vegetables have a higher starch content and potentially have more carbohydrate and insulin impact. If you are trying to lose fat, they warrant moderation,
