Beetroot  is a sweet and colourful root – rich  in nutrients. The Betaine found in beetroot is more potent as antioxidant than polyphenols, and it is also known for lowering blood  pressure. Scientific studies have shown that  the high level of nitrates in beetroot juice work like aspirin to prevent blood clots, and help protect the lining of the blood vessels. Red beetroot is also rich in anthocyanins, which may help prevent colon and other cancers.

Beetroot is  a good source of iron, magnesium and folate.

100 g of beetroot contains

• 36 Kcalories
• 1.7 g protein
• 7.6 g carbohydrate
• 1.9 g fibre
• 5 mg vitamin C
• 150 mcg folate
• 380 mg potassium
• 20 mg calcium
• 1.0 mg iron
• 23 mg magnesium