Information on juicing Beetroot
Beetroot is a good source of vitamin A, manganese and potassium and has been used in the treatment of constipation.
The Beetroots green leafy tops are especially nutritious as they contain calcium, beta-carotene and iron.
Because of their iron content Beetroots are known for their ability to help purify the blood. If excess beetroot juice is consumed it can cause palpitations.
Beetroots were originally grown for their leaves only. At the time of the Roman empire, the roots started to be eaten as well.