Beet It.

We’ve all heard that eating more vegetables is good for your health, however we all know that there are certain ones that we sometimes try to stay away from. Beets is one of them.

Well here are some nutritional facts about beets and some easy and flavorful recopies to start giving it a try

-Beetroot is a great source of folate, maganese, thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B-6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and selenium. (These are only a few to name)

-One cup of beets can provide 11% of Vitamin C and 6% of iron.

-Due to the high nitrate content beets has been shown to lower blood pressure and slow down the progression of dementia.

-The high fiber content helps to regulate bowel movements leading to a healthy digestive system.

Beet Carrot Juice Recipe

Ingredients:

2 trimmed beets

1 peeled granny smith apple

3 peeled carrots

1 tablespoon chia seeds

-Handful of Ice

Directions: Let chia seeds soak for 5 min. Blend ingredients and serve with ice for a refreshing taste.

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