![]() ![]() Frescoes of beets can be found in brothels in Pompeii and Aphrodite, the goddess of love, ate beets to enhance her appeal. Most interestingly, beets were considered an aphrodisiac in many cultures. However, it wasn't until the ancient Romans that they were eaten for their deep red (or other hues) taproot. ![]() Other ancient civilizations including the Egyptians and the Greeks consumed them as well. in the ancient Middle East, beets were domesticated but mostly for their greens. Actually, they have a little bit of almost every vitamin and mineral your body needs. They’re low in calories, but yield a high value in vitamins and minerals. Not only that, beets have an impressive nutritional profile. The extraordinary beet is completely edible from end-to-end. These stems are also delicious and full of nutrients. In the second cycle, tall leafy stems arise to bear clusters of green flowers that develop into brown corky fruits called seedballs. They’re known for their deep red shade, but come in a range of hues from white to yellow to a candy cane variety. The taproot can grow into a variety of shapes from globular to long and tapered. In the first cycle, it produces the roots, stems, leaves, as well as the delicious taproot. Known as the beet, beetroot, or garden beet, this veggie is a biennial plant because it completes its life cycle in two growing seasons. Right ahead, we’re going to drop the beet on what makes this veggie a superfood. The benefits of adding beets to your diet is clear, but there's much more below the surface. ![]() Not only that, they're the perfect vehicle for a variety of preparations. These culinary wonders are full of flavor, packed with vitamins and nutrients which is why we love featuring them in our menu. ![]()
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