[Crimson Dynamo]

A wonder veg that cleanses the liver, how much do you eat

I eat it every day

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/gui...focus-beetroot

http://www.lovebeetroot.co.uk/

[Jake.]

nonononono

[Mokka]

I love beet borscht and beet juice with carrots and an other veg...
but I can't say that I eat them enough.

It's good that you eat them everyday as they will have a great effect on your cardiovascular health and also libido

[Marsh.]

Get it out of our schools!

[Josy]

Love it, eat it with dinner probably about 3/4 times a week and also have it on sandwiches with cheese or meat.

[coffee]

I have beetroot powder I add to my everyday smoothie

[joeysteele]

Yeah,Beetroot I really love actually, not a lot of it but I do enjoy it with most things.

[kirklancaster]

Boiled beetroots are one of the finest dietary aids ever. Keep them handy and eat one just like an apple when you are peckish or about 20 minutes before a main meal and it will help fill you so you eat less at a cost of hardly any calories and plenty of goodness. Good for you too.

[Kizzy]

I went through a phase of eating it all the time, I have NAFLD so my liver needs some TLC must admit I've not eaten enough of it lately.

[Niamh.]

Love beetroot, I used to hate it when I was a kid though

[LukeB]

[Vicky.]

Never ate it, never will. **** my liver

[Glenn.]

I love beetroot

Only have it when I eat salad.

[LemonJam]

I love it but I never knew how good it is for you until now. Definitely gonna eat more of it now

[Calderyon]

At school i ate, nowadays i do not.

It´s taste is a little too strong for me.

[Kizzy]

Did you know chard is beetroot leaves? I only found that out yesterday.

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by Kizzy

Did you know chard is beetroot leaves? I only found that out yesterday.

Not as I know. Whe have chard here that is different than beet root leaves, and we grow and eat both

[AnnieK]

Nope...tastes like grass. I try to like it dry year (same with celery) but just can't get it.

My mum used to make a beet root soup that was gorgeous though

[jennyjuniper]

I like it and we have it sometimes as a side dish, but mostly I have it as a part of a smoothie.

[Vanessa]

[Suze]

Love beetroot, it's one of my favourite foods.

[Crimson Dynamo]

Not only is beetroot great for boosting stamina and making muscles work harder, it also contains potassium, magnesium and iron as well as vitamins A, B6 and C, and folic acid.


Beets also contain carbohydrates, protein, powerful antioxidants and soluble fibre. What’s more, just three baby beetroot equal one of your recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.


Reduces blood pressure and the risk of heart attacks and strokes

Research has shown that beetroot can help reduce blood pressure as well as its associated risks such as heart attacks and strokes. This is because the high content of nitrates in beetroot produce a gas called nitric oxide in the blood which widens blood vessels and lowers blood pressure. A daily dose of 250ml of beetroot juice or 1 to 2 cooked beetroot (approx. 100g) can help dramatically reduce blood pressure and its associated risks. For more information on heart health, help, facts and lifestyle advice, visit the British Heart Foundation.
Powerful antioxidant properties

Betacyanin, the pigment that gives beetroot its colour, is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants are believed to help reduce the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, in turn protecting artery walls and reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Folic acid

Beetroot contains folic acid which is essential for normal tissue growth. Folic acid is crucial to the development of a baby’s spinal cord during the first three months of pregnancy and can help prevent spinal cord defects such as spina bifida. Beetroot also contains iron so is a fab pick-me-up for mums-to-be suffering from fatigue during pregnancy. Expectant mums must remember though that cooked beetroot has lower levels of folic acid than raw beetroot. For more information on the importance of folic acid during pregnancy, visit the NHS website. For more information on foods containing folic acid see Bounty’s Folic Acid Factfile.
Reduces risk of osteoporosis

Beetroot contains the mineral silica. This helps the body to utilise calcium, which is important for musculo-skeletal health and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Lowers cholesterol

Beetroot contains soluble fibre, which has also been shown to have cholesterol lowering capabilities. It also contains carotenoids and flavonoids, which help prevent LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol from being oxidised and deposited in the arteries.
Stabilises blood sugar

Since Roman times, beetroot has been viewed as an aphrodisiac. Beetroot is virtually fat free and low in calories. Although it has a 'medium' GI (Glycaemic Index) of 64, It has an extremely low GL (Glycaemic Load) of 2.9 which means it’s converted into sugars very slowly and therefore helps to keep blood sugar levels stable.
Treats anaemia and fatigue

Beetroot’s iron content means it’s good for those with anaemia and fatigue.

Helps slow progression of dementia

A recent study by Wake Forest University in North Carolina, USA has shown that the high content of nitrates in beetroot may also help fight the progression of dementia, as nitric oxide in the blood (produced by the nitrates in beetroot) also helps increase blood flow to the brain. Beetroot’s folic acid may also play a part as studies suggest it can help protect against Alzheimer’s and dementia.

http://www.lovebeetroot.co.uk/health...p#.VOWzvC47lZg

[Fetch The Bolt Cutters]

natz you have inspired me to buy spinach today to use in my nutribullet

[armand.kay]

I made chocolate and beetroot brownies once and they were really nice

[armand.kay]

And I love beetroot in salad.