The parsnip is a humble root vegetable that is highly underrated. Listen in this week as Dee discusses their rich nutritional profile, health benefits and why parsnips deserve a prime spot on your plate. Reference: Kenari, H. M., Kordafshari, G., Moghimi, M., Eghbalian, F., &amp; TaherKhani, D. (2021). Review of pharmacological properties and chemical constituents of Pastinaca sativa. Journal of Pharmacopuncture, 24(1), 14–23. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8010426/">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8010426/</a>Link to Parsnip Recipes: <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/parsnip-recipes">https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/collection/parsnip-recipes</a>

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Diet Science is a fun 7 to 8 minute weekly program with insights and straight scoops on today's health and diet issues from Dee McCaffrey, CDC.  Dee is an Organic Chemist who lost 100 pounds, nearly half her body weight, and has kept it off for 20 years by staying away from processed foods. She's the author of The Science of Skinny, released by Perseus June 2012, and The Science of Skinny Cookbook, which was released December 2014.