Introduction to Beets

Beet, also known as sweet root, beetroot, sweet potato, beet, etc., is a root vegetable belonging to the family Quinoa. Beets have a conical shape with a dark red or purple skin and a dark red or dark yellow fleshy part inside. Beets have a sweet taste and high nutritional value, and are known as the "underground apple".

Nutritional value of beets

Beets are rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, the most significant of which is betalains. Betaine is a natural pigment with strong antioxidant effect, which can remove free radicals in the body and prevent the occurrence of cancer, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and other diseases. In addition, beets are rich in potassium, calcium, magnesium and other minerals, which help maintain the body's normal metabolic function.

Shopping for beets

When shopping for beets, you should choose beets with smooth skin, bright color, and no cracks or soft rot. In addition, the size of the beet does not affect its quality, but smaller beets are more tender.

Storage of beets

Storage of beets is as simple as placing them in the vegetable crisper of the refrigerator. During storage, beets should be kept away from other vegetables or fruits to avoid contaminating each other.

Cooking methods for beets

There are many ways to cook beets, and here are a few common ones:

1. Roasted beets: Wash and peel the beets, cut them into small pieces, add olive oil, salt, black pepper, and other seasonings, and roast them in the oven for 20-30 minutes.

2. Stir fry beets: Wash and peel the beets, cut them into thin slices, add minced garlic, ginger and other seasonings, and stir fry them in oil until they are cooked and soft.

3. Boiled beets: wash and peel the beets, cut into small pieces, add water to boil, cook until the beets become soft.

The way to eat beets

Beets can be eaten directly or used to make juices, salads, sauces and so on. Here are a few common ways to eat them:

1. Beet juice: cut beets into small pieces, add them to a blender and blend them into juice, add lemon juice, honey and other flavorings to drink.

2. Beet Salad: Cut beets into thin slices, add salad dressing, onions, carrots and other vegetables to make a salad.

3. Beet sauce: cut beets into small pieces, add them to a blender and puree them, add minced garlic, salt, black pepper and other seasonings to make a sauce.

Beet food taboos

Beet although nutritious, but there are some food taboos need to pay attention to. Because beets contain a substance called oxalic acid, excessive consumption will cause damage to the kidneys. Therefore, people with kidney disease, high uric acid and excessive stomach acid should avoid eating too much beet.