The unusual mammal called the aardvark was named by South Africans in the early 19th century. In the local language, Afrikaans, aardvark means earth pig.. This name aptly describes a large, heavily built animal with thin hair and short, stumpy legs. The scientific name of the aardvark is Orycteropus afer.
Although beets have the highest sugar content of all vegetables, most people can safely eat beet roots a few times a week (and their greens in unlimited quantities), enjoying not only their sweet, earthy flavor but also their powerhouse nutrients that may improve your health in the following ways.
Sugar Beets. 95% of the US crops of sugar beets are genetically modified. If you eat anything containing sugar, there is a strong chance itâs been genetically modified. Juices, breads, salad dressings, pasta sauces, energy drinks and deli meats are just a few places you can find added sugar.