Other notable gem-quality minerals that have been found in Colorado include amazonite, garnet, topaz, tourmaline, lapis lazuli, quartz crystal, smoky and rose quartz, amethyst, turquoise, peridot, sapphire, and zircon. Agate, chalcedony, and jasper are found in many places.
Beets are a root vegetable with edible roots and greens. The almost entirely edible beetroot, or table beet, is a member of the vegetable food group. More specifically, itâs a root vegetable from the botanical family Chenopodiaceae, other members of which include sugar beets, spinach, Swiss chard and quinoa.
Beets have no trans fats and no saturated fats, and are quite filling. Beets contain a high source of folic acid, which is a b vitamin that helps the body to regenerate new cells. Beets are very rich in carbohydrates, which can provide a lot of energy. Studies have shown that consuming beets can protect against certain cancers, especially colon cancer.