Beet

Health Benefits:

Anti fungal
Anti inflammatory
Aphrodisiac
Diuretic
Improves eyesight
May reduce risk of cancer
Promotes eye health
Promotes heart health
Provides energy

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1/2 cup (cooked); Calories: 37; Fat: .2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 65mg; Carbs: 8g; Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 7g; Protein: 1g; Potassium: 7%DV; Vitamin A: 1%DV; Vitamin C: 5%DV; Calcium: 1%DV; Iron: 4%DV

Did You Know?

• Red, orange,-yellow and white varieties
• Contains betanin and betacyanin
• If you are eating a lot of beets or beet juice, and your urine could turn pink/red, called Beeturia
• Beets are a good source of folic acid, fiber, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B6.
• A mix of beetroot juice and vinegar, when applied on the scalp, can get rid of dandruff.
• The greens attached to the beet are edible and contain nutrients

Ways to Eat:

• Boiled
• Roasted
• Raw
• In a salad
• Juiced

Farming Trivia:

• Beets are native to Europe and Asia.
• They are planted in early spring, a month after the last frost.