Beet is good for heart!

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Beetroot, botanically-known as Beta vulgaris, evolved from wild seabeet, which is a native of coastlines from India to Britain and is the ancestor of all cultivated forms of beet. Sea beet was first domesticated in the eastern Mediterranean and Middle East – although it was only the leaves that were eaten at that time.


’In early times, the medicinal properties of the root were more important than its eating qualities and it was used to treat a range of ailments including fevers, constipation, wounds and various skin problems. At that time, the roots were long and thin like a carrot. The rounded root shape that we are familiar with today was not developed until the sixteenth century and became widely popular in Central and Eastern Europe 200 years later. Many classic beetroot dishes originated in this region including the famous beetroot soup, known as borscht.

After World War II, pickled beetroot in jars was the most widely available form of the vegetable but the vinegars could be strong and harsh - enough to put many people off beetroot for life!




Beets are so bashful they keep their heads in the ground. You don't hear much about them. People rarely serve them. As a matter of fact, in the world of vegetables, beets are seldom even mentioned. However, we revere them so much that we've taken them from their home in the ground to place them "On the Highest Perch" for special recognition. Beets, also known as beetroot, are high in potassium, folacin, and fiber, yet low in calories. Their edible leaves offer protein, calcium, fiber, beta carotene, vitamins A and C, and some B vitamins. They're known in the arena of natural healing for their ability to purify the blood and the liver.

The Scientific name of Beetroot is Beta vulgaris which belongs to the Chenopodiaceae family and the vegetable is also known as beets or garden beet. The intake of beetroot helps in treating the following disorders:
*    Anemia
*    Digestion
*    Constipation
*    Piles
*    Blood circulation
*    Kidney disorders
*    Skin care
*    Dandruff
*    Gall bladder disorders
*    Cancer
*    Heart diseases

Beetroot are rich source of carotenoids and lutein/zeaxanthin and they contain dietary fibers, vitamin C, magnesium, iron, copper and phosphorus. Beetroot  is also used to make refined sugar as they very less in calories and have highest sugar content when compared with all other vegetables. It is also a source of beneficial flavonoids called anthycyanins.

Beetroot also serves as a natural coloring agent in cooking. They are also used in salads, soups and pickles..

Beetroot is good for heart : The beetroot fibers help in reducing cholesterol & triglycerides by increasing the level of HDL but high levels of  triglycerides hypes the risk for heart related problems.  Consumption of beetroot helps to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Beetroot avoids birth defects: Beetroot is well known for its vitamin B folate content which helps in the development of infant’s spinal column. Lack of this vitamin b folate will lead to neural tube defect.

Beetroot  also prevent respiratory problems: The vegetable is a source of vitamin C which helps in preventing asthma symptoms.
* Boosts energy
* Prevent cataract
* Capillary fragility
* Macular degeneration
* Beet leaves are also good for curing wounds.
* Prevent certain cancers
* Good for liver

 

To Be Continued...