Beetroot: Health Benefits and Nutritional Value
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The main constituent of red beets or leaves is water; the fiber content is three percent and the carbohydrates are also present in a very small amount of eight percent. Beetroot contains vitamins A, B, C and folic acid. Beets also contain vegetable dyes. Athletes appreciate the blood circulation-stimulating effect of the beetroot because it increases endurance. The muscles are better supplied with oxygen, which benefits muscle building. The high percentage of fiber slows down the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose, causing blood sugar to rise only slowly. The fibers bind toxins and harmful cholesterol, which is then excreted in the stool. The color pigments and vitamin C help to detoxify the body, are anti-inflammatory, strengthen the immune system and may even protect against some cancers. In short, red beets are an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
What are red beets?
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Root crop
Beetroot Health Benefits
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Weight loss, circulation and fitness
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Risks and contraindications
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Oxalic acid As healthy as beetroot's bioactive compounds are, they aren't good for everyone. If you have or tend to develop kidney stones, you should only consume raw beetroot in a very small amount, as the oxalic acid in the beet increases the risk of developing urine
Preparation
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Preparation of the beet