Antioxidant and rich in vitamins and minerals, beet has it all! It’s an excellent natural ally for your health! Discover the benefits of this sweet-tasting vegetable!
Beet is low in calories
Beet is very low in calories, containing around 30 to 40 calories per 100 g! A real slimming ally!
What’s more , beet is packed with fibre, vitamins and minerals, and is particularly rich in antioxidants such as betalains, the pigment that gives it its red color!
Beet is excellent for eye health
The high content of antioxidants such as carotenoids, lutein and zeaxanthin in beet promotes better eye health and protects against AMD, retinitis pigmentosa and delays the onset of cataracts.
Beet promotes good cardiovascular health
Beet is effective againsthigh blood pressure ! It improves blood circulation, boosts good cholesterol levels and fights oxidative stress!
Beet helps prevent cancer
Consumption of betanin, a pigment found in beet, reduces the risk of skin, liver and lung cancer!
Betalains in beet inhibit the production and multiplication of cancer cells while boosting the immune response!
Beet improves cognitive health
Eating beet improves blood flow to certain areas of the brain that are depleted of blood and, consequently, nutrients and oxygen: beet could therefore be a way of slowing cognitive decline!