This is why you should include beetroot in your diet this spring

Did you know that as we transition into spring, it is an opportune time to have more of this red-pink-pigmented beetroot in your daily spring diet? Ayurvedic practitioner Varalakshmi Yanamandra says beetroot is a great addition to your diet during early spring to bring warmth as well as cleanse your liver. “Ayurvedically speaking, beetroot is an earthy vegetable that is soothing for vata. It is a nourishing vegetable with liver-cleansing properties. It aids in toning rakta dhatu or blood tissue,” said Yanamandra in a post on Instagram.

According to Yanamandra, beetroot is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants which are healing for our gut. It is also rich in fibre and nitrates which aid in circulation. “It is anti-inflammatory in nature and diversifies your gut microbiome.”

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How to include beetroot in your diet?

Yanamandra said that one can include it in the form of beetroot soup, beetroot fry, beetroot curry, and beetroot cold-pressed juice with ginger for spring. “Cooked ones are easy to digest and lighter.”

 

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What benefits does it have during spring?

Dr Neeti Sharma, senior consultant, nutrition and dietetics, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram said beetroot is a tasty and nutritious addition to your springtime meals when added to salads, smoothies, or as a side dish. Dr Sharma listed the health benefits of having beetroot during springtime:

1. Rich in nutrients: It is full of vital minerals and vitamins that support general health, such as potassium, vitamin C, and folate.

2. Enhanced blood flow: Beetroot’s nitrate concentration may aid in blood vessel dilatation, enhancing blood flow and perhaps decreasing blood pressure.

3. Heart health: Eating beetroot regularly has been linked to lowered cardiovascular disease risk factors, including better cholesterol levels, said Dr Sharma.

4. High fibre: Beetroot promotes a healthy digestive tract by facilitating easy digestion and avoiding constipation.

5. Detox: Dr Sharma mentioned that it helps in liver detoxification processes, helping the body to eliminate harmful toxins more efficiently.

6. Weight loss and management: Beetroot, being high in fibre and low in calories, can make a filling and healthy match to any diet that focuses on weight loss.

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