Why eat beets and what are their benefits: six arguments in favor

Beets are a vegetable that is either loved or loathed. And if the love is understandable, then the rejection of beets, in our opinion, is due to the fact that in our region people usually eat them only in boiled form.

Meanwhile, beets can be fried, boiled, baked, and eaten raw, they can be used to make salads, casseroles, and pies, and they can be eaten as the fruit itself or as green leaves: beet tops are called chard and are used as salad leaves all over the world.

Previously, FoodOboz has already told you what you can cook with beets besides borscht, vinaigrette, and herring under a fur coat: in this selection, you can read non-trivial recipes for beetroot dishes from Michelin-starred chefs. Today, we're going to tell you why you should add this vegetable to your daily diet.

First of all, beets contain almost the entire set of vitamins and minerals that are preserved even during heat treatment. That is why beets are useful in absolutely any form: raw, boiled, baked, or fried. Secondly, there are many other advantages.

• Beets contain vitamin P and the entire subgroup of vitamins B, and PP. These substances help internal organs to tune in to positive work and strengthen the immune system.
• Minerals - iodine, manganese, iron, phosphorus, cesium, sulfur, potassium – help the body fight various diseases, in particular, they are an excellent prevention against cardiovascular diseases and diseases of the bone system.
• Folic acid in beets is an indispensable source of useful molecules that are essential for the circulatory system: since ancient times, the root vegetable has been used as a reliable tool in the fight against anemia.
• Amino acids contained in beets help the body fight early aging and help cleanse internal organs of various toxins and harmful substances.
• The antioxidants contained in boiled beets resist the attack of microbes and harmful microorganisms, and also effectively fight early aging and promote skin cell rejuvenation.
• Boiled beetroot is also called a mild antidepressant: the vegetable is known for its calming effect, so it is recommended for people living under constant stress.

In addition, beets help improve sexual life: the root vegetable contains substances that increase testosterone levels in men. And we don't think there's any need to mention the fact that beets have a laxative effect: it's a well-known fact.

Beets are recommended to be included in the menu of people who want to lose a few extra pounds: 100 grams of the product contains only 50 kilocalories. A diet based on boiled beets helps not only to lose weight but also to improve the digestive processes in the body.