Beets and your Health

Beets get their deep ruby color from betacyanin, a compound that appears to deter tumor growth.
Long used in Europe to treat cancer, beet juice has been shown to prevent cell mutations that lead to cancer.

Beets also contain plenty of folic acid, the antioxidant B vitamin that maintains tissue health; may help prevent heart disease and cancer; and may dramatically reduce the risk of certain birth defects.

Beet greens provide even more of certain nutrients: they're rich in folic acid, potassium, beta-carotene, and vitamin C; they also contain some iron.

Many people think that if certain foods are good, a lot is better.
This is not always the case, and high doses of certain food are actually toxic.

Read about the healthy food, research the vitamins and minerals and check with your health care provider if you are unsure about how much to eat and how much may be too much.