Beetroot - not just a question of sugar!

In terms of vitamins, beetroot is rich in: 

• vitamin A - good for the eyes and particularly for night vision and seeing in poor light; 
• group B vitamins, including vitamin B1 which is good for the nervous system, 
• B2, B3 and B5 which are good for the skin and mucous membranes; 
• and vitamin PP for the skin, the nervous system and the digestive system; 
• vitamin C, the benefits of which are already well known; and finally, 
• vitamin E which is beneficial to spermatogenesis and the reproductive function in general. 

Beetroot is also rich in beneficial minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, copper, iron, zinc, calcium, potassium, bromine, chlorine, lithium, sodium and sulphur. In other words, it is a food that is "good for virtually everything" and can be particularly beneficial to those suffering from conditions such as demineralisation, fatigue, digestive problems and hepatic or hepatobiliary disorders.

Beetroot is also a powerful remineralizer, with toning and stimulant properties. You can eat more or less as much as you like without any secondary effects.