The beet is a one of a kind veggie that is great raw, roasted, in smoothies, soups, and even desserts. The earthy taste is a favorite for foodies, and the nutritional content puts beets on the superfood list. Here’s some facts about the beet.
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They were originally cultivated as early as 2000 BC for the greens and not the roots, which were used for some medicinal purposes.
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One of those veggies that it seems you either love or hate, the earthy flavor comes from a substance called geosmin, which also causes the fresh soil scent that comes after rain.
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The red color comes from betalin, which also helps flush out toxins and actually inspired women in Victorian England to use beets to tint their hair, lips, and cheeks.
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Even more aesthetics, beets can help you feel good & smell good. They combat garlic breath as well as reducing hangover symptoms (due to their liver detoxifying properties. Read more about the superfood qualities of beets from Web MD.
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Beets are one of the best sources of nitrates, which improve blood flow in the heart, brain, muscles, and throughout the body.
