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Beetroot is often an overlooked vegetable that is especially suitable in the form of a salad or pickled pieces served with various dishes. This vegetable, with its distinctive taste, usually divides people into two camps – those who can’t do without it, and those who avoid it at all costs. That does not change the fact that it is a very healthy food that provides the human body with a number of important nutrients and supports overall health. Beetroot can be consumed quite often and, contrary to common belief, can be prepared in a variety of ways. Below you will find a simple recipe for a great beetroot salad.
Benefits of beetroot for the human body
Red beetroot contains a large amount of vitamins and minerals, as well as other supportive substances that benefit the human body.
It is primarily used for:
- improving blood circulation
- prevention of vision problems
- reducing liver fat
- cleansing the large intestine
- reducing body weight
- blocking and eliminating stress
- reducing inflammation
- detoxifying the body
- supporting the immune system
This fairly comprehensive effect makes beetroot a very beneficial food, the inclusion of which in the diet should be considered by anyone dealing with digestive system problems, cardiovascular issues, ongoing stress, or who is simply trying to lose weight.
How to prepare pickled beetroot
If you want to prepare a beetroot salad you can eat every day, follow this procedure:
- Peel 3 beets and cook them in water with a little salt.
- After cooking, place them in a bowl and let them cool.
- Cut the cooled beets into cubes, slices, or grate them.
- Peel two onions and chop them finely.
- Add the onion to the beets and dress them with a little olive oil and vinegar.
- Season with salt.
The salad must first stand in a cool place for at least 1 hour so the flavors can meld. The salad prepared this way can be eaten practically every day; due to its low sugar content it is also very suitable for those who are dieting.
