Beetroot
Full of essential nutrients, beetroots offer amazing health benefits. They are a great source of iron, potassium, magnesium, folate and vitamins A and C.
- Heart Health; reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, high in potassium, nitrates and fibre
- Immune health; high in Vit C; beetroots’ high betacyanins (which give them their purple colour) help reduce cancer risk
- Reduce diabetes type 2 risk; though they are very sweet their high antioxidant alpha lipoic acid increase insulin sensitivity and reduce glucose levels
- Enhance exercise capacity; high nitrate content; improve muscle oxygen absorption capacity; increase stamina and energy
- Gut health; prevent constipation, high in fibre
Beet greens offer similar benefits to spinach and their high Lutein and Zeaxanthin levels help with eye health.
In Chinese Medicine, they are seen as calming, improving circulation and benefiting the heart and the liver. They help menopausal symptoms when consumed with carrots.
Be aware that beets are high in oxalates which might interfere with some nutrient absorption like calcium. Those with Kidney stones and digestive sensitivities like IBS should stay away.
Beetroots can be eaten raw in salads, but if cooked, best to steam for 15mins to preserve nutrients, though they are yummy baked. Lastly do not worry if your urine or stools turn pink or red.. this is harmless and quite common.
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