Energetics of Food

Energetics of Beet Greens: Mean and Green
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Energetics of Beet Greens: Mean and Green

Beet Greens are a misused vegetable as most people just throw away this part of the beet when cooking, but they are throwing away an excellent source of nutrients! Beet greens have a similar taste and texture to spinach and Swiss chard. It is time to start incorporating this delicious vegetable into your diet!

Like the beet roots, beet greens also contain phenolic phytonutrients, manganese, and copper which protect the body from free-radical damage. Beet greens also contain a high amount of fiber which has been found to help lower total cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels.

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