Beetroot is a deep red root of a beet plant (Beta Vulgaris). Its leaves are also edible but the round or oblong root is more popular among vegetables. There a variant of subspecies of beet but a red one is the most popular. These other variants are white, yellow and golden-colored beetroot. Beet root can be boiled or cooked, consumed raw or as pickles. In some parts of the world, mostly with colder climate, beetroot soup is a popular dish.
Beetroot is very rich in nutrients. It has various vitamins, minerals and photochemical that are useful for the us humans. Just the name a few, beetroot has vitamins A, B3, B6, C, E, and K. It is rich with folic acid, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, calcium.
Health benefits of beetroot
Beets contain betain, an amino acid that has anti-cancerogenic effects. It is efficient at treating leukemia. The therapy consisted of eating 2 pounds of raw, mashed beetroot each day. It is also believed that it can help in treating colon cancer because it has high fibers that produce special immune cells in the human body that kill the cancer cells.
Consumption of beets lowers the bad cholesterol LDL by 30%. The before mentioned betain, lowers the level of homocysteine which is harmful for the blood vessels. Beets are rich in potassium which lowers the risk of strokes.
Beetroots are rich in carbohydrates and low on trans-fat and saturated-fat acids. That makes them an instant energy source, plus because they are rich on sugars it satiates ones sweet tooth.
The richness of beetroot with folic acid makes it suitable food during pregnancy. Folic acid is necessary for creating DNA and RNA during rapid cell development. The deficiency of folic acid can lead to a number of defects, like spina bifida or anencephaly. Because the beets contain a high level of magnesium, they are suitable for men and women concerned about developing osteoporosis. Healthy bone production is requires the magnesium and the calcium and the beets have enough of both.
Among these benefits of beets, it has also anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the inflammation of joints, bones, and throat. Beets are also rich in antioxidants which can help in preventing mental disorders. The antioxidants reduce the number of free radicals that damage brain cells and can cause mental disorder like dementia or Alzheimer\'s disease.
One should not always relay on the appearance and the taste. Beets may not look like something, but they are very good for the health.
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