The scientific name of beetroot is “Beta vulgaris” and it is commonly known as garden beet, a juicy root vegetable. Beetroots are in several varieties and are grouped according to their shapes like flat, short- top shaped, globular to oval, half long and long. The most commonly grown variety in India are Crimson Globe and Detroit dark red where both belongs to globular to oval group. It is believed that beetroot is originated from Mediterranean region of Europe or South West Asia, now it is distributed and cultivated in the Caribbean, Malaysia, Indonesia Central, East and West Africa. Beetroot is taken in many ways and are used in salads, pickle preparations, Curries and chutneys. They are eaten either boiled, roasted, grilled or raw.
Here are a few reasons why you should include beetroot in your eating plan.
Beetroots are rich in Potassium, magnesium, soluble fiber, phosphorus, iron, proteins, carbohydrates, anti-oxidants, vitamin A, B & C Vitamin B 6, beta-carotene,and folic acid. These are a few but many nutrients, vitamins and minerals are found in beetroots.
It is used to treat constipation, wounds and skin problems.
Beetroot juice is the most effective remedy to lower the high blood pressure.
Beetroot juice is more beneficial in treating hepatitis, jaundice, nausea and vomiting due to diarrhea, biliousness and dysentery.
Beetroots have the properties to clean the kidneys and gall bladder.
Regular intake of beetroot prevents habitual constipation.
Due to its higher content of iron, it is extremely useful in the treatment of Anemia.
It helps in production of human sex hormones.
Beetroot is a good medicine for various skin disorders.
It is a wonderful tonic for liver, works as a purifier for the blood, and can prevent various forms of cancer.
Drinking beetroot juice increases blood flow to the brain.
Approximate Values of Vitamins and Minerals available in Beetroots per 100 gm:
Vitamin C – 7 mg – 10 mg
Calcium – 18 mg – 20 mg
Iron – 1.0 mg- 1.2 mg
phosphorus – 50 mg – 60 mg
NOTE:
Beetroots are particularly beneficial to women whom are pregnant, as the vitamin B and iron are very beneficial to new growth cells during pregnancy and replenishing iron in the woman’s body.
Eating beets results in passing pink or red urine.
The red pigment found in beets can turn your stool dark.
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