Monday, January 7, 2008

Benefits of beetroot



Health: Beetroot
Beetroot: the anti cancer vegetable

Beetroot can be classed as a super food when it comes to help with cancer, both in prevention and also in treatment. The deep red colour of beetroot contains a class of anti carcinogens that help fight cancer.

In addition, Beetroot helps increase the intake of oxygen by up to 400 precent, which is pretty amazing, as it means all your cells well have more energy.

Finally, beetroot contains beta caratine with is a very powerful antioxidant. What an absolute super food.

You can eat beetroot in salads, but it is also a tasty vegetable to cook with. You can boil it an add vinegar or olive oil and garlic. You can also cook it in curries and stir frys, simply slice it up and throw it in.

Try to eat beetroot three times a week. Your body will thank you for it.

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