#Update 105: Writing Expedition ✍🏻- Write On Monday: "Health Benefits Of Beetroot"
Greetings friends.. How are you fairing today? And your families too? I know you're doing well. It's another week of the writing expedition, and I will be sharing with you about Beetroot and its health benefits. My entry is below;
Definition Of Beetroot
"Beetroot" is a dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable, salad or pickled. Beetroot also known as red beet or root vegetable belongs to the Beta vulgaris species, mainly the Conditiva Group. Beetroot can be use for a lot of varieties. It is a popular vegetable, often eaten raw, cooked, or pickled. It can be used in juice and also added to various dishes. Locally, Beetroot native name for the Igbo's is known as "Ibiit". Beetroot is a very essential fruit that gives out nutrients in the body.
Benefits Of Beetroot To The Body
Beetroot offers numerous health benefits to the body which is recognized in the society. Some of these benefits includes;
• Beetroot is a very good source of antioxidants, which helps to protect us against cell damage and diseases.
• Beetroot also helps to improve blood flow to the brain health and body, hereby enhancing memory and cognitive function.
• It contains nitrates, which helps to lower high blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease.
• Some compounds found in beetroot has anti-cancer properties that remedy cancer in the body.
• Beetroot are good source of antioxidants that helps to protect us against cell damage and inflammation.
• Beetroots has fiber which helps to support digestive health, decrease appetite, thereby promoting feelings of fullness, and reducing the overall calories intake in the body.
• Beets are not only nutritious but are also delicious and easy to put into your diet. Beets can be used to make juice, soup, salad, eaten raw, etc. Beetroot is a delicious, versatile vegetable and super food because they are rich in essential nutrients.
In Summary, Beetroots are packed with essential nutrients and a great source of fiber, (vitamin B9), potassium, iron, and vitamin C. For those of us who haven't used beetroot before, Let's try to get one and use it to make a beetroot juice or any other thing, or better still use it to make food. Thank you all for visiting my post today. I hereby wish to invite my lovely friends @avalanch @meehu @prudence21 to join this contest.
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