Beetroot’s brilliant. It’s low in calories, it’s packed full of powerful antioxidants and nutrients and is rich in cleansing and detoxifying properties. Since the 16th century this humble root vegetable has been used to treat a number of ailments. Beetroot offers a rich source of proteins, carbohydrates and contains high levels of important vitamins and micronutrients, including A, B6 and C. It contains silica, which turns into calcium when and where it is needed within our bodies, and is also a rich source of folic acid and iron. There are many benefits associated with a diet rich in beetroot ...
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