Originating from Southern Europe, including Italy, beetroot was used by the ancient Romans both as food and in traditional medicine. The development of beet cultivation boomed in the 1800s when it was discovered that sweet-tasting crystals, similar to sugar, could be extracted from it. Today, sugar derived from beets covers almost the entire sugar demand of many European Union countries.
Beetroot should be a part of our diet. Its regular consumption helps with many conditions: it improves eyesight, eliminates fat from the liver, and prevents constipation in the colon. Below, we list more details.
Beetroot promotes circulation, thereby preventing diseases related to hypertension. Moreover, it not only gives our body a lot of energy but also positively affects our brain and relaxes the mind (as it is rich in betaine and tryptophan). The betalains contained in this vegetable are excellent antioxidants and anti-inflammatories that protect our body from free radicals.
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