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Beetroot or garden beet is an excellent health food. It belongs to the plant family of Amaranthaceae-Chenopodiaceae. Beetroots come with variety of colors like red, white, yellow and even in rainbow colors. Beetroots are extremely juicy and great in taste. They are high in sugar content and the greens attached to the beetroots are very rich in nutrients. These leaves can be used in soups or can be boiled in small amount of water for a short time to get the maximum health benefits. Beets or beetroots are available throughout the year.

Beetroot is an excellent health food and it is known for its medicinal and health benefits. According to the experts it has been cultivated from over 2000 years ago and native to the Europe, West Asia, North America and Africa.Beetroot contains many important nutrients. Beetroot is high in dietary fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, iron and copper. Beetroot also contains Vitamin C and antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Beetroot originated in southern Europe. Initially, beetroots were grown only for their leaves. But with course of time, people started discovering the amazing health benefits of beetroot. It is an excellent source of nitrate, potassium, magnesium, iron, Folic acid and vitamins like A, B6, C.