The blood red color of beets
gives a cheerful note to salad and potato dishes. They are rich in folate,
potassium, iron, magnesium, fiber and other important nutrients.
- Beets are anti-anemic. Drinking 50 – 100ml of raw, freshly prepared
beet juice before meals twice a day provides the greatest anti – anemic effect.
- They have an alkalizing effect on
the blood. They are highly recommended in case of gout, increase in uric acid
levels in the blood.
- They contain vegetable fibre,
which facilitates intestinal action, and also decreasing blood cholesterol
level.
They are anticarcinogens.
Preparation and use
-- Fresh Juice: The flavor of beet juice is
unpleasant and may be mixed with other juice.
- - Grated raw: Beets prepared in this way may be
dressed with lemon and oil.
- - Boiled: Cooked beets are more digestible. They should
be boiled for at least an hour
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