Turkish Salgam- good for your Tumic

Last night with dinner I opted away from beer and tried a spicy, tall glass of Salgam, Turnip Juice. When in Rome, they say. Or, in this case, when at a Turkish restaurant in London do as the Turks would do if they were in Turkey. It was not as disgusting as one would assume, but not delicious by any means. It smells and looks like it could be blood. The taste is not quite as offensive, but if I were blind-folded and being tortured, forced to drink it, I might believe it if someone told me this was really peppered baby-lamb's blood.

When I asked the waiter what Salgam was and if I would like it, he said, " Juice from the turnip. very picy, good for your tumic." he was rubbing his belly so he really meant good for your stomach. Spicy and good for your stomach, eh? I asked if good for your stomach means- have to call out sick from work tomorrow- good for your stomach? Or fights cancer- good for your stomach? He just laughed. I ordered a glass. Spicy. This should have been the bloody mary. Tomato juice got nothing.

Apparently, Turnip juice is good for acne, liver, skin problems, bladder and can even help reduce underarm odor. Who knew. I could always use a little skin help. I am seriously thinking about ordering it again. I managed to swallow seven whole sips last night; and I have been to the bathroom about seven times already today. IT WORKS!