Beetroot- good for the immune system, nervous system and circulatory system and said to be anti-carcinogenic.

Beetroot is eaten raw, cooked, pickled or canned. It is considered to be very good for the immune system and is also said to have cancer fighting properties. It contains vitamins, minerals and has a considerable amount of sugar. Raw beetroot contains a higher level of folate compared to cooked beetroot. Folate is a vitamin that is essential for healthy cells .

Fresh raw beetroot juice is a good tonic for convalescents because it contains vitamins and minerals in large quantities. Freshly boiled beetroot has higher levels of most minerals especially potassium, this mineral maintains normal blood pressure and nerve function and also regulates heartbeat. It also contains Vitamin C. The picked form reduces the amount of vitamins and minerals.

Betacyanin, the red pigment, is extracted to create a food coloring agent.Although the root is extensively eaten today, in the days of old, only the leafy tops were eaten, which contain beta carotene, calcium and iron. The leaves are cooked in the same way as spinach is cooked.