Rich in Antioxidants

Parsnips are very nutrient-dense and also a great source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are substances that promote good health by preventing oxidative stress and minimizing cell damage. Increasing your antioxidant consumption may also help you avoid developing chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. Ascorbic acid (vitamin C), a water-soluble vitamin that is also a potent antioxidant, is particularly abundant in parsnips.

Additionally, it includes polyacetylenes, which some test-tube studies suggest may have anticancer characteristics. Vitamin C and polyacetylenes, two powerful antioxidants found in abundance in parsnips, may help to protect against oxidative stress and chronic diseases like cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.