On May 29, 9:49*am, "Evelyn" > wrote:
> "Robert of St Louis" > wrote in ...
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> > The Cook's Fresh Market Web site describes rutabaga as a member of the
> > mustard family, like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, radishes, turnips,
> > and califlower.
>
> > Sometimes this root vegetable is called "Swedes," a reference to its
> > popularity among the Swedish. Rutabegas are rich in vitamins A and C
> > and also contain potassium, calcium, iron, and niacin.
>
> > A cup of rutabaga has only 50 calories.
>
> I love them! * If you mash them with a little splenda and butter they are
> delicious.
>
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>
> Evelyn
>
> The fool thinks he has won a battle when he bullies with harsh speech, but
> knowing how to be forbearing alone makes one victorious.
> Samyutta Nikaya I, 163

In other words...they are very very healthy?