
- They’re great for pregnant women, because they are high in folic acid with 37% of your daily requirement
- They’re a beautiful rich red color, from the high levels of potassium 12.6%, calcium, manganese 22.5% and antioxidants {especially betacyanin}
- Don’t throw away the leafy greens, they contain more iron 6%, vitamin A, potassium and calcium than the roots
- They are a natural provider of, sugar, sodium, sulphur, chlorine, iodine, tryptophan 9.3%, phosphorus 5.4%, magnesium 7.8%, copper 5% and vitamin B1, B2, C 11.1% and bioflavonoids
- They help detoxify your body, cleansing and removing toxins from the kidneys and gallbladder {especially when mixed with carrot and cucumber juices}
- They have added fiber 15.2%, which help you not only feel fuller but also prevent parasites in the large intestine
- They are a powerful disease fighter, having shown to protect against heart disease, birth defects, the digestive system, and certain cancers {especially colon cancer}
- They are an unusual source for Betaine, the key vitamin in regulating inflammation in the cardiovascular system
Who knew this little red root vegetable can do so much good for our body?
Um, yum… I think salads are going to be making a comeback this year if they all look as yummy as this one!
Salads are great! They’ve just been getting a bad rap lately, all they need is a little creativity 🙂