Beetroots, often called beets, are highly nutritious and healthy vegetables. They are low in calories (45 kcal per 100 g), low in fat and cholesterol free, but high in folate, manganese and dietary fiber.
Beetroots are gaining in popularity lately, because some studies have shown that beets can lower blood pressure, reduce chronic inflammation, and even improve athletic performance. They can help treat liver disorder as well, because they stimulate liver detox process.