NaturalSociety December 5 2013
If you want to boost energy levels while detoxing simultaneously, look no further than the beetroot. Below are just 6 beets health benefits, though know that this root vegetable has much more to offer.
6 Beets Health Benefits
1. Beets are widely known to help create red blood cells – The red pigment color of beets is from a group of phyotonutrients known as betalains. Betalains are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and detoxifying agents that are richer in beets than other plant foods.
2. Anti-Inflammatory – The anti-inflammatory aspect of betalains helps prevent many chronic diseases and promotes cardiovascular health. Early research indicates the betalains support nerve and eye tissue better than most other antioxidants.