Beets and Their Health Benefits

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Eating beets have fallen out of favor over the years, which is extremely unfortunate because of how healthy they are for us. Their flavor isn't very strong, but may take a bit to get used to. Beets are oozing with goodness.

Beets are very high in antioxidants, which ultimately help to fight aging. Antioxidants are what help to fight the damage done by free radicals, which run rampant in everyone's body. Free radicals cause damage to cells, and antioxidants can be a huge help. Plus there is now research starting to show that beets might slow down and / or fight cancer cells. This is great news because beets can be so easily added to your daily diet.

Beets are also a great way to detoxify your body. The increase in fiber helps your heart and your digestion. With all these great health benefits, why not eat them?

Although many people consider just eating the beetroot, you can also eat the greens and gain a ton of health benefits. The greens have more iron, vitamin A, and calcium than the roots. Greens are strong tasting like most leafy green veggies are. How do you eat beets? My favorite is pickled beets. They are sweet, and are outstanding additions to your daily salads. You can purchase your own picked beets at most grocery stores, or you can make your own pickled beats very easily also. You can soak them in a brine with vinegar and sugar to make your own refrigerator beet.

If you are looking for other ways to eat beets, you may wish to consider the book The Antiinflammation Diet and Recipe Book. Providing a wide range of healthy recipes to enjoy. It may take a bit to get used to, but every your children can come to love them.