Those Bloody Beetroots

In a nutshell Beetroots are linked to better cardiovascular health, better stamina, improved blood flow and lower blood pressure as they are rich in the nutrient betaine. It is said that taking beetroots with garlic will nullify the effects of ‘garlic-breadth’. I still have to try this!

Nutritional values:

– It contains potassium, magnesium, iron, vitamins A, B6 and C, folic acid, carbohydrates, protein, antioxidants and soluble fibre.

Tips:

– It can be used to naturally colour your food to red or purple. You can improve the color of homemade tomato paste, sauces, desserts, ice cream, sweets and breakfast cereals.

– When they are in season, clean and peel them and store in freezer for use in other months