Beet roots are a healthy food and are a rich source of natural
sugar along with containing sodium, potassium, phosphorus,
chlorine, iodine, iron and various important vitamins. The high
nutrient value of beet root makes it an invaluable food in terms
of health benefits it provides and it is thus used for
therapeutic purposes. The powder can be used to flavor carrot,
celery, and other vegetable juices, and also to color a variety
of foods. Beet powder provides a wide range of nutrients, but
its most significant phytochemical is betaine. Betaine helps the
liver process fat. This prevents the accumulation of fatty
tissues in the liver (steatosis), especially in heavy drinkers,
and it also prevents excessive triglycerides and LDL cholesterol
in the blood. According to the American Heart Association, beet
juice can help lower blood pressure and due to the high content
of iron in beets, it is good for anemia. Beet root naturally
cleans the kidneys and gall bladder. The potassium present in it
helps in providing nou