BEET

The beet is a peculiar vegetable used to prepare a great variety of dishes and cooking recipes. Its striking colour makes it really eye catching and its nutrients makes it essential for health.

The vitamin is one of the main components to be highlighted in the beet. It acts as an antioxidant, fighting the action of free radicals. In a lower quantity, it contains type B vitamins.

The folic acid which the beet supplies is another of its strong points. In fact, for each 100 gr. A third part of the recommended daily needs of an adult are fulfilled. It also can be used in refreshing beet concentrates without losing its properties.

THE BEET IS A HYPO-CALORIC VEGETABLE

The minerals widely contained in the beet are the potassium and the magnesium, being a vegetable similar in its contributions to the carrot, the asparagus or the turnip.

The shape of the beet, at minerals extents, influences its utilization. Because of that, and with the aim of having the best possible efficiency, are very recommended in concentrates or beet juices.

The beet is a vegetable which has features to prevent different sorts of cancer, regulate the blood pressure and reduce the cholesterol intake.

The beet can be consumed in concentrate, juice or puree.