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One teacher said she was scarlet, a blood-colored friend and I said it was purple. How is this vegetable has a striking color and even seductive, is also known as beet and vegetables is one of the most energetic and nutritious food to the blood and the body in general. It is a plant that he owed to be present in our diet as it contains many properties and medicinal values.
Properties of beet
• Energy
• high iron content
• High carotene content
• Rich in plant sugars (sucrose)
• Rich in vitamin C and B
• It contains some B vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and B6.
• Rich in potassium, iodine, magnesium, calcium containing smaller quantities.
• It is a laxative.
• It has antioxidant (antioxidants block the harmful effects of free radicals).
• Rich in folic acid (helps prevent birth defects of the neural tube (nervous), and helps fight heart ailments and anemia).
• Rich in carbohydrates.
• Contains lots of fiber, soluble and insoluble.
• Is diuretic (helps eliminate fluid from the body).
Medicinal uses:
• Combating anemia.
• Combating constipation and hemorrhoids.
• Cleans intestines.
• Excellent builder of blood involved in the formation of white blood cells and red blood.
• Energy: revitalizes the blood. Indicated in cases of convalescence.
• Menstruation: Fight cycle and regulates menstrual discomfort ..
• Very useful in menopause.
• Nourishes the body’s physiological functions.
• Helps cleanse the liver and gallbladder.
• Debug the kidneys.
• Useful for treating bladder infections.
• To strengthen the immune system.
• Prevents hardening of the arteries and varicose veins.
• Overweight: due to its moderate caloric value, can be consumed as an ingredient in salads or vegetables in weight control diets.
• Pregnancy: to be rich in foliate, it is recommended in the diets of pregnant women.
• Helps prevent damage and premature skin aging.
• Helps eliminate excess body fluids.
Form of Consumption:
The main thing is to not overdo this vegetable consumption which, though it has many benefits, it is best to consume as a glass of wine (or tequila, for Mexicans) per day.
In the kitchen, this plant is very nutritious and also very decorative. In general, like all vegetables, it retains its nutritional properties when fresh and uncooked.
With beets can be prepared salads, soups, juices, casseroles and even desserts! As carrot cake and beet. It is a good natural dye. One way advisable to take it and take it very nutritious is combined with the carrot. You have to use a bit of beet for a glass of fresh carrot juice. Vegetables should be passed through the extractor. In this you can add coconut juice, parsley or celery to vary their nutritional content.
The leaves are cooked and served fresh as greens in salads or dishes.
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