Beetroot Is A Store House Of Benefits
Ever wondered about how nutritious or useful that red coloured bulb-shaped root would be? When the rest of the vegetable vendor is splashed in green, does the dark red of the beetroot strike you as odd? Well, that economically viable and abundantly available root is a store house of benefits, giving out nutrition of much more value than what it would cost for you to get a few of them in the bag.
Beetroot is a cleansing agent – it reduces toxicity in the system, cleanses the liver, gall bladder and kidneys. Beetroot is rich in fibre that improves bowel movement. Beetroot has two anti-oxidant enzymes that protect liver cells and eliminate toxic substances from the body.
Beetroot increases stamina- the stamina-enhancement properties of beetroot should be of much interest for athletes and for people who exercise regularly. It has been found in a series of studies that people who consumed beetroot have been able to perform better in physically strenuous exercises. The reason behind this is supposed to be the nitrates present in beetroot that help in reduced intake of oxygen by cells, and hence increase stamina. The studies could have a wider impact on the use of nitrates in improving performance.
Yet another benefit of the red root is its ability to increase blood cell count. Anaemic people have been resorting to beetroot juice over the ages – beetroots are high in iron and it cures anaemia. The blood purification and enrichment properties of beetroot have a direct effect on human immune system and in protection against common diseases. Further, beetroot juice has little fat and is low in calories, while being high on fibre – this makes for improved bowel movement and relieves of constipation.
Perhaps, the most valuable property of beetroot is in its ability to treat cancer. The purple pigment in beetroot increases cell activity levels and aids in cell growth. This works against any degenerative disease like cancer or the Alzheimer’s. Beetroot brings back call activity levels to normal and could help in stalling the uncontrolled growth of cancerous cells.
In general, one neglected aspect of vegetable consumption is that of vegetable juices. Beetroot, with all its benefits, is at its best in its juice than in its cooked form. Right from anaemia and weakness to Alzheimer’s and Cancer, the answers to your ailments are out there on the shelves, marked in Red. Go Pick ‘em up!
Nice article. Not only beetroot, but all vegetables and fruits are god’s gift and should be taken daily.
An American doctor quoted as saying a person should eat vegetables and fruits until it comes out of your ears.
So everybody consume lot of fruits and vegetables, exercise regularly and I pray that everybody in this world should live a healthy and peaceful life.
Actually what ever on god’s creation is not meaning less..
as i go on reading ayurveda books, i m getting understand how important all these trees are…
as i said before, specially when come to trees or vegetables, there are no tress to be said useless,
we dont know the use of it..
so eat everything, but quantity is important…
take care, god bless everyone, good bye