Beetroot - treasure of nutritions

 Beetroot

Introduction

Beetroot is root vegetable.it also known as beet.another names are red beet, garden beet,golden beet, table beet and dinner beet. scientific name is beta vulgaris.beet is flowering plant belongs to subfamily of betiodeae of the family of amarthaceae.the leafy beetroot is known as chard or spinach beet.it's use in cuisines,food coloring and Medicinal uses.Beta is the ancient Latin name for beets.beet is little sweet in taste but leaves are bitter in the taste.it can eat directly.types beets are distinguish by their different colors like as pink, yellow,white and dark purple.Beets are most extensively grown in temperate to cool regions or during the cooler seasons. beetroot is an edible plant.Beet contains water-soluble nitrogenous pigments called betalains. They are immonium derivatives of betalamic acid.

Beetroot description

The plant is normally erect with a long principle root and a rosette of leaves developing on stems.The leaves are oval in shape, arranged alternately on the stem and grow 20–40 cm (7.9–15.7 in) in length. The roots are red in color.The plant produces sessile green blossoms and can arrive at 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) in height.

Beetroot Nutritional values

Beetroot contains carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats,high in nitrates,betalain pigments and a great source of various vitamins and minerals like folate, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B-6, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, glutamine, zinc, copper, and selenium.

Beetroot types

1)  Baby Beetroot - Baby beets are especially delicious when served with various types of greens 

2) Bolder Beetroot - It is a tasty type of beet that can be cooked in various ways.

3) Common garden Beetroot - this beet is regular beet used for salads or soups.

4) Cylindra Beetroot - This fine-grained type of beet has a sweet flavor and great texture and their flesh is a deep red color.this beets are more little sweet in taste than other beets.

5) Golden Beetroot -  beets have a mild flavor and a golden or yellow. color.There are also different varieties of the Golden beet including the Golden Detroit and the Burpee’s Golden Beet.

6) Mangel - Wulzer Beetroot - It is shaped like a cross between a beet and a carrot, in part because of the fact that it is fat and top-heavy. These beets have a sweet flavor and a white or golden-yellow color. They are a rare heirloom variety from Europe. 

7) Red Beetroot - Red beets are especially delicious when roasted.this beets used as canned beets.

8) Striped Beetroot - Also known as Bassano or Chioggia beets, these beets have stripes on the inside of the vegetable which make them look similar to a candy cane.Striped beets are available all year long and they have a very sweet, earthy flavor.

9) Sugar Beetroot - sugar beets are conical in shape and off-white in color.Roughly 20 percent of the sugar production in the world comes from sugar beets, in part because they have such a high level of sucralose.

10) White Albinos Beetroot - White Albino beet is all-white in color and is usually treated as an annual. Originating from Holland, this beet is very sweet and round.

Health benefits of Beetroot

1) Nitrates, compounds in beet juice that convert into nitric oxide in the blood and help widen and relax blood vessels, are thought to be the cause.

2) drinking beet juice increases plasma nitrate levels and boosts physical stamina.

3) beetroot juice increases muscle power.

4) nitrates may help increase blood flow to the brain in older people and help slow cognitive decline.

5) Beetroot juice is low in calories so it's good option for weight loss.

6) Betalains are thought to be free radical scavengers that help find and destroy unstable cells in the body which may prevent from cancer like diseases.

7) Beets are a good source of potassium, a mineral and electrolytes, that helps nerves and muscles function properly.it keeps you fresh full day.

8) Folate  is a B vitamin that helps prevent neural tube defects, such as spinal bifida and Anencephaly It may also decrease your risk for having premature baby.

9) The antioxidant betaine potentially helps prevent or reduce fatty deposits in the liver. Betaine may also help protect your liver from toxins.

10) beetroot extract lowered total cholesterol and triglycerides and increased HDL or good cholesterol It also reduced oxidative stress on the liver.

11) beetroot juice works wonders on oily skin and in fighting against acne and pimples. 

12) Beetroot juice provides all essential minerals and vitamins for hair growth.