NUTRITIONAL VALUE
The earthy purple vegetable is of exceptional nutritional value, as a great source of folic acid, fibre, manganese and potassium. The greens are rich in calcium, iron and vitamins A and C, and can be cooked like spinach.
Beetroot fibre has also been found to increase white blood cells, which protect the body from infectious disease. Red beetroots are also one of the richest sources of glutamine, an amino acid which is a building block of protein and a critical part of the immune system, especially by ensuring the health of the intestine.
Beetroot juice may also be effective in lowering blood pressure, and its high nitrate content could help prevent heart problems.
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