Beets Red - 2lb Bag (LOCAL) remove | |
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Description: | Beets are high in many vitamins and minerals Potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron; vitamins A, B & C; beta-carotene, beta-cyanine; folic acid. These are but a few of the many nutrients, vitamins and minerals that can be found in beets and beet greens. Beets are particularly beneficial to women who are pregnant, as the vitamin B and iron are very beneficial to new growth cells during pregnancy and replenishing iron in the woman’s body. They are a wonderful tonic for the liver, work as a purifier for the blood, and may help to prevent various forms of cancer.
Beets contain betaine, the same substance that is used in certain treatments of depression. It also contains trytophan, which relaxes the mind and creates a sense of well-being, similar to chocolate. Beets can also lower your blood pressure. If you are eating a lot of beets or beet juice and your pee turns pink, guess what? You have low stomach acid. Pee still clear? Ratchet it up and get juicing (use the greens too)! Nutritionists use beets and beet juice to test stomach acid levels, so stay ahead of the curve by adding beets to your diet now.
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Brand | LOCAL |
Certified Organic | YES |
Origin | Ontario |
Dairy-Free | |
Vegan | |
Gluten-Free | |
Verified non GMO | |
Raw/Living Food | |
No Yeast | |
No Soy | |
No Egg | |
No Corn |