Health Benefits of Beetroot
Beetroot is a popular vegetable of Ukrainian diet and one of the ingredients of traditional Ukrainian soup “borsch”. This dark purple vegetable is loved by Ukrainians not only for its full-flavored taste and rich color, but also for its health benefits. Let me name just a few of them.
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Beetroot juice has a unique quality – it can restore hemoglobin level, thanks to contain of iron and copper. Beetroot also contains a bunch of vitamins including vitamin P, which helps to strengthen elasticity of blood vessels and prevent sclerosis and internal hemorrhage. One of really great benefits of beetroot is ability to lower blood pressure and reduce blood cholesterol level.
Beetroot contains the bioactive agent betaine that intensifies work of liver’s cells and supports healthy liver function. When the liver is functioning properly, fats are broken down efficiently, helping weight loss, and preventing fatigue and nausea. Beetroot has considerable amount of pectic agents that protect our bodies from influence of radioactive elements and heavy metals.
You can find beetroot in the organic food section of supermarkets. The fastest and easiest way to cook beetroot is to make a beetroot salad. Here is my recipe:
1. Boil a beetroot approximately 30 minutes – it depends on the size of the vegetable. To check if it’s ready, stick a sharp knife into beetroot. If it moves smoothly, the vegetable is cooked.
2. Let the beetroot cool down and then peel its skin.
3. Grate the beetroot and a clove of garlic.
4. Salt and pepper the salad and add a table spoon of olive oil or a salad dressing.
Enjoy your healthy beetroot salad!
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Jerry Bradford aka Jerry Atrixx | Nov 16, 2010 | Reply
I dislike the taste of beets however this article is well done and worth commenting on.
Ukrainian | Nov 16, 2010 | Reply
Thank you, Jerry!
shakugan123 | Nov 16, 2010 | Reply
my mother in law had a breast cancer and she juices beets because they say it has anti-cancer effect.
Christine Ramsay | Nov 16, 2010 | Reply
I love beetroot especially when freshly cooked from the garden and not soaked in vinegar, which in my opinion ruins the flavour. To know it has so many health benefits too is a really useful. Well done.
Christine
Anuradha Ramkumar | Nov 16, 2010 | Reply
Beetroots are my favorite; nice to know that it has so many health benefits.
LadyElena | Nov 16, 2010 | Reply
Thanks for sharing the benefits. I hope to give it a try one day.
Ruby Hawk | Nov 16, 2010 | Reply
I like pickled beets. They are good with bland foods.
Tulan | Nov 16, 2010 | Reply
I like pickled ones too.
Raj the Tora | Nov 18, 2010 | Reply
I love beetroots, but never knew the benefits. Thanks.
CHIPMUNK | Nov 18, 2010 | Reply
great share
Percy | Nov 18, 2010 | Reply
Very Nice information. Thanks for sharing
V rank | Nov 19, 2010 | Reply
goo to know about this…
fishfry aka Elizabeth Figueroa | Nov 21, 2010 | Reply
Great information, I love beetroot, and now I think I will enjoy it more.
Thank You
K Kristie | Nov 22, 2010 | Reply
Although I have heard of beetroot I haven\’t tried it, I don\’t think it\’s available in the Philippines.
alvinwriter | Nov 23, 2010 | Reply
Beetroot is good.
SimplyShash | Nov 27, 2010 | Reply
Another gift from the nature. Thanks for the informative post.
Tom Silex | Nov 30, 2010 | Reply
this was good, but im still not gonna eat beets
Brewed Coffee | Dec 1, 2010 | Reply
I haven’t tried this one either but would like to when I have the chance.
celebritynews | Dec 25, 2010 | Reply
Great article, I love beetroot!! I am planning on eating more of it
Omahigh | Jan 9, 2011 | Reply
I don’t believe that I have ever tried this, but it sounds great!
Agasthya | Jan 10, 2011 | Reply
I like to eat beet root only as a salad item and never liked cooked beet root. Good article.
Jewelstar | Jan 13, 2011 | Reply
I like to have beetroot as salad with sliced shallots, coconut milk, vinegar, salt and pepper. It tastes delicious!
adicodrean1967 | Mar 18, 2011 | Reply
good post
neopisiva | Jun 18, 2011 | Reply
I am not a big fan of beetroot, but that does not influence it`s benefits and nutrition facs that are really amazing.