COOKED BEETS

It is grown in temperate climates in coastal areas with saline soils. Its season is the months of March, April and May.

From them we consume the leaves which can be eaten fresh or cooked, while the roots are preserved in vinegar for salads or can also be cooked. Also, the leaves are very rich in vitamin A, while the roots are rich in vitamin C. Beets contain folate andfolic acid, beneficial to combat heart disease and anemia. They also have a high content of fiber, so they help regulate intestinal transit and regulate sugar and cholesterol.

They stand out for their red pigment that is easily removed from the hands with table salt