Culinary Benefits: Beets provide an earthy flavor and aroma. This root vegetable brings a pop of color to the plate and can be utilized raw, steamed, sautéed, boiled or baked. The entire root vegetable, root/bulb, leaves and all may be used for culinary recipes, making this vegetable extremely diverse.
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Health Benefits: Considered a super food due to a rich nutritional profile packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds. Beets provide a good source of several key nutrients, including folate, manganese, and copper. This root vegetable is considered to help reduce blood pressure and inflammation, while improving digestion, energy and overall brain health.
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