Beetroot Nutrition Information
About Beetroot
When introduced in the 17th century to Britain, the red beet was described as 'the most excellent and delicate salad'. This humble root vegetable is now making its way out of traditional recipe books and onto the menus of the hippest restaurants in town. And with interesting new nutrition research supporting its strong health benefits.
Beetroot Nutrition Info
The scarlet colour of beetroot is thought to be a combination of the naturally occurring yellow (betacyanin) and purple (betaxanthin) pigments. These vibrant pigments are potent phytochemicals and antioxidants that work to protect damage to body cells from free radicals. It is known that the more vibrant the colours of our fruit and vegetables, the more they have to offer in terms of nutrients to help protect our bodies from damaging free radicals.
Beetroot contains the all important nutrient called betaine. This nutrient is known as a mehyl donor which in effect helps make chemical processes in the body work effectively such as proper liver function and cellular reproduction. Betaine also helps the body make carnitine. Carnitine is a nutrient that helps the body turn fat into energy.
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