Beetroot
Do you know how beneficial beetroots are or do you know beetroot? Beetroot is a taproot vegetable meaning, its the root that is mostly eaten though the leaves can also be eaten too. It is a very nutritious plant and has been rated highly on the list of super foods. Nutritional composition Beetroot contains about 87% water, carbohydrates 8% and about 2-3% of fiber. Beetroot has more to it as follows: 136 g of boiled beetroot contains less calories(less than 55) while 100 g of beetroot contains way more nutrients as shown below; Calories(43),Protein(1.6 g),Carbs(9.6 g), Sugar(2.8 g), Fiber(2.8 g) and Fat(0.2 g) NOTE : It is better to consume beetroot raw than boiled. Health benefits of beetroot Improving blood pressure: Beetroot contains large quantities of nitrates that the body converts to nitric oxide which dilates the blood vessels thus improving blood flow and as a result, blood pressure is regulated. Detoxifying and reduce inflammation Beetroot con...
