Beet, also known as beet and beet, is a vegetable that contains elements such as potassium, carotene, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus or iron in its roots and stems. And it also provides a significant amount of fibers and is a source of vitamins from the "A" groups, from the "B" complex such as folic acid, as well as from C and B6.
This vegetable, has become an ingredient widely used in salads, detoxifying green juices and soups, is also consumed raw, to take advantage of all its nutrients, as well as cooked, pickled or canned, there are many varieties for this vegetable.
Properties of beet or Betabel
One of the great characteristics of beet or beetroot is its high sugar content. For this reason, it stands out as one of its benefits, the energy it gives the body and mind, something that fills us with vitality to develop our daily tasks .
Among the properties of beet we can name, which is composed of 80% water, carbohydrates or carbohydrates, different proteins, fiber, minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper and vitamin C, Thiamine, Rivoflavin, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin E, vitamin K.
Benefits of Beet:
Beet is a great source of fiber and helps you lose weight
Its low calories and high nutritional value make beet an ideal food for those who wish to lose weight. There are diets that have it as a main ingredient and to be totally natural. In addition they also have high fiber content, soluble and insoluble. Therefore, they help improve intestinal transit and, obviously, help to combat constipation and, even, are recommended in diets to treat annoying hemorrhoids. They also help maintain blood sugar levels and good cholesterol.
Beet for cancer
The consumption of red beet extract could reduce tumor formations when administered with drinking water, it turns out to be an important anticancer food. This is because it has antioxidant properties and the caratenoids found in its composition help prevent certain types of this painful disease, such as breast, pancreas and lung.
The beet is good to fight diabetes
This is one of the most important natural sugar suppliers we can find in nature. That is why it is a good option for diabetics, since this sugar takes longer to become glucose, in addition, is rich in beta and neo-betanin, very effective nutrients in lowering glucose levels and improve insulin sensitivity.
Help control cholesterol
It is recognized that beet is one of the best foods to lower bad cholesterol. To do this you must consume raw to a greater extent, since it keeps the minerals that act against the bad cholesterol and benefit to raise the good cholesterol.
Beet is good for lowering blood pressure
Because this tuber has a series of nitrates that are completely natural, because it absorbs them from the soil, and thanks to that when consumed, they become nitric oxide, which is key to the dilation of our blood vessels, which considerably improves circulation and being much easier to control our blood pressure.
The Beet is Digestive
Because it is a vegetable rich in fibers it is very useful to empty the intestine and prevent constipation. It also contributes to the increase of gastric juices and improves the composition of the intestinal flora.
It is diuretic and helps the regulation of menstruation
Beet also has diuretic properties, which helps to improve kidney function and helps the elimination of body fluids. In women it can be very useful at the time of menstruation because by ingesting the amount of a glass of beet wine will help cope with the discomfort of this period. It also helps regularize menstruation in premature menopause.
