Folic acid
Benefits of Beetroot

Folic acid
Beetroot contains folic acid which is essential for normal tissue growth. Folic acid is crucial to the development of a babys spinal cord during the first three months of pregnancy and can help prevent spinal cord defects such as spina bifida. Beetroot also contains iron so is a fab pick me up for mums to be suffering from fatigue during pregnancy. Expectant mums must remember though that cooked beetroot has lower levels of folic acid than raw beetroot. For more information on the importance of folic acid during pregnancy, visit the NHS website. For more information on foods containing folic acid see Bountys Folic Acid Factfile.
Lowers cholesterol
Beneficial in the prevention and cure of skin inflammations
Beetroot juice is rich in iron and antioxidants
Keeps diabetes under check
Lower Your Blood Pressure
Powerful antioxidant properties
Anti Cancer Properties
Betalain
Nutritional breakdown of beetroot
Immune system
Beetroot is virtually fat free
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