Eating beets a good source of betaine, especially when in conjunction with foods high in choline egg yolk, soy beans, helps to significantly lower 
markers of chronic inflammation that have been linked to a wide range of conditions including heart disease, osteoporosis, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s and type-2 diabetes.
Beets are a wonderful source of numerous minerals, vitamins and fibre. Grate them raw onto a salad or sandwich or have them in a traditional borscht soup. You can even juice them along with other vegetables for an amazingly energizing drink try Booster Juices’ Red Sunrise – it is SO tasty and very good for you. Even beet leaves are nutritious and can be used in your cooking.
There is yet another benefit to eating beets: you can see how long your “transit time” is for your food, to establish how well your colon is functioning. It should take 18-24 hours for the bright red of the beets to show up in the toilet, if your colon is functioning properly. (Please consult a holistic health practitioner if it’s not.The beet is woefully overlooked, easy to grow, readily available in our climate and is one of the best nutrient powerhouses you will find, so embrace stained red fingers and eat up.