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BEET ROOT PORIYAL / BEET ROOT CURRY

BEET ROOT PORIYAL / BEET ROOT CURRY A lot has been said of the benefits of eating beet root and our parents and elders always ask us to add beet root to our diets. But….this is a big but…..we don’t want to add it to our diet, no matter how much we want to…there are many people who would agree with me. Before we get to that, let’s see the nutritional benefits of eating beet root. Beetroot is an excellent source of folate and a good source of manganese. It contains betaines which may function to reduce the concentration of homocysteine, a homolog of the naturally occurring amino acid cysteine. Beetroot is highly nutritious and is packed with a variety of essential minerals and vitamins. It is extremely effective in cleansing and purification of the body and keeps the digestive system of the body on track. Beet has a stimulating effect, which can ward off the weaknesses and several ailments of the body, when consumed regularly. It has a very positive impact of the functioning of...