I was never a beetroot fan. The only things I knew about
beetroot were that occasionally it could be a tasty salad and on the negative
side that when you work with it (making a salad for instance) it stains your
fingers and when you spill it, it also stains carpets, table cloths, etc. which
is difficult to get out.
However, beetroot is actually an amazing vegetable; here are
10 amazing facts about beetroot:
1. Beetroot, botanically known as Beta vulgaris, are native
to the Mediterranean.
2. Although the leaves have been eaten since before written
history, the beetroot was generally used medicinally and did not become a
popular food until French chefs recognized their potential in the 1800’s.
3. Some frozen pizzas use beetroot powder to colour the
tomato sauce.
4. The most common garden beetroot is a deep ruby red in colour, but yellow,
white, and even candy-striped (with red and white concentric circles) are
available in specialty markets.
5. Beetroot juice can lower blood pressure.
6. Beetroot contains potassium, manganese, and folic. Therefore,
it is also a liver tonic.
7. It is boron rich, which stimulates the production of sex
hormones.
8. Beetroot with vinegar or lemon juice has a low GI and
therefore it gives sustained energy.
9. Beetroot contains betaien, which is an important nutrient
for heart health.
10. It is rich in fibre and therefore good for natural
digestion.
There you are. With some interesting facts on beetroot, I am
now more “beetroot-friendly.”
Daniel
