5 reasons to eat beetroot:
1. Regulate blood pressure. The nitrates they contain dilate blood vessels and improve blood flow.
2. They are a rich source of vitamins. They contain significant amounts of vitamin C and carotenoids. These vitamins are among the antioxidants that remove free radicals from the body and have an anti-cancer effect.
3. They contain dyes called betalains, which not only give a nice color, but also have a strong antioxidant effect. They reduce the activity of free radicals in the body, have anti-inflammatory properties and limit the development of diseases.
4. They can slow down the aging process. Antioxidant compounds help reduce the aging of cells in the body, including those that build the skin.
5. Beet juice for physically active people. Consuming beetroot juice has a positive effect on muscle strength and improves physical performance, so it can help you achieve better sports results. However, be careful, as the juice from raw beetroot may have a laxative effect in some people.
Organic cultivation without chemicals and artificial fertilizers. The manufacturer is under Eco certification.
Energy values in 100g of fresh vegetables:
180kJ / 43kcal, fat 0.17g including fatty acids saturated 0.027g, Carbohydrates 9.56g including sugars 3.5g, Fiber 2.8g, Protein 1.61g, Salt 0.0g.
Country of origin: Poland
Red beets
Beets are a real treasury of minerals (including magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, copper, potassium and zinc), vitamins (B9 -> folic acid, vitamins C, B2 and B6), dietary fiber, plant phytosterols and antioxidants. Thanks to this:
- lower blood pressure
- they work anti-cancer (thanks to the high content of antioxidants)
- they are hematopoietic and are helpful in the treatment of anemia (thanks to the cobalt content)
- they strengthen the body's immunity
- they are expectorant
- support the fight against viral and bacterial infections
- they are highly alkaline (i.e. help to de-acidify the body and help restore the proper acid-base balance)
- reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis
- reduce the level of bad cholesterol in the blood (thanks to the content of phytosterols) and homocysteine (thanks to folic acid and betaine - i.e. trimethylglycine, a derivative of the amino acid glycine)
- alleviate the negative symptoms of menopause (e.g. hot flushes, irritability, etc.)
- they give you energy and improve your mood
- improve the condition of the skin, hair and nails
- reduce the signs of aging
- prevent fetal malformations (beetroot is a rich source of folic acid - pregnant women should not forget about them!)