BEET (VEGETABLES)

“Surely you also had the doubts on this subject, Vegetables or Legumes? According to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) the term vegetable is defined as "edible plant that is grown in the orchards." That is, it refers to all the vegetables that consume their roots, leaves, seeds, fruits, stems, bulbs, etc. Vegetables do not include cereals or fruits.

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TODAY WE WILL KNOW THE BEET.

Scientific name is Beta vulgaris, also known as beet, beet, or even white chard in some Hispanic countries. In English it is known as "beet". It is a plant belonging to the Amarantáceas family. Its flavor is sweet and is used in many recipes. Sugar is also extracted from one of its varieties

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SOME OF YOUR BENEFITS.

. The beet has anti-aging and rejuvenating properties. Its consumption regularly helps our body stay young for longer.
This property is possible thanks to the high amount of folic acid in the beet. It is perfect to prevent cardiovascular and heart diseases. (You may be interested in reading this article about blood pressure)
Beet is an important anti-cancer food. This is due to its high flavonoid content.
It is rich in iron, so, especially for women, it is very interesting for consumption. During menstruation and pregnancy, an extra iron supplement to the woman's body is essential.

A WAY OF BEET CONSUMPTION..

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Fresh Salad of Beet (beetle) and Carrots
Ingredients
1 serving
1 small beet
1 small carrot
Small piece of onion
to taste Cilantro
Salt pepper
Olive oil
Steps
It washes the vegetables very well and removes the skin. In a bowl roll the thick side, then cut the cilantro and the onion. Season with salt, pepper and olive oil. Mix well and keep to cool.

Harvest and eat healthy, your body will appreciate it!