Beetroot is primarily associated with borscht and the salad “herring under a fur coat”, where it is used boiled.
Therefore, many people wonder whether it is possible to eat this vegetable raw at all.
Let's figure out whether beets can really only be eaten boiled or baked.
Can you eat raw beets
This vegetable is a real treasure trove of useful substances and vitamins. Moreover, in its raw form there are more of them than after heat treatment.
It is important to remember that raw vegetables can contain a lot of nitrates, so it is not recommended to give them to children. However, after cooking, all harmful substances in the vegetable are destroyed.
Raw beetroot is recommended for people with liver diseases. It helps cleanse the blood and improves digestion.
It is recommended not just to eat the vegetable sliced, but to drink freshly squeezed beetroot juice.
Earlier we wrote about the 5 consequences of eating raw potatoes.
