Health Benefits of Beetroots
Carved beets “jack-o’-lantern” (man with a lantern) was used for Halloween as a
British tradition dates from the 17th century. Nowadays it is replaced
by carved pumpkin.
Beta vulgaris, beetroot is source of many raw
or cooked healthy dishes, food colouring and medicinal plant. Swiss chard is another member of the beta genus grown for
its edible leaves. In the Middle Ages it was used as a treatment for
different illnesses and it was recommended to take it with garlic to nullify
the effect of garlic- breath.
Nutritional value of beetroot:
The beetroot contains small amount of
calories and fat but high level of fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Minerals: sodium, potassium, calcium, zinc,
iron, magnesium, manganese and copper.
It also contains inorganic nitrates.
Vitamins: vitamin C a powerful antioxidant,
vitamin A, carotenoids, flavonoids, vitamin B-s; folates, niacin, pantothenic
acid and pyridoxine,
Phytonutrients: carotene-b and betaine and glycine.
Health benefits:
· Beetroot can reduce blood pressure further
reduces the risk of heart disease due to the increased level of nitric oxide
which relaxes the blood vessels.
· It has anti-cancel properties
· Beetroot
helps to fight inflammation
· The
betalin pigments content supports your body detoxification process.
· It also improves your energy level.
Before serving beetroots, wash
them under running water and scrub them thoroughly with a brush to remove any dirt
or fungicide residues. Peel them and cut away their greens. The grated raw
beetroots are healthy ingredients in a fresh salad.
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