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Another beneficial property of beets for our health is that it can help us regulate blood pressure due to its content of nitrates and potassium. Nitrates are converted to nitric oxide, which relaxes the walls of blood vessels and dilates them to improve circulation and lower blood pressure. The sprouted beet seeds are also good allies in the purification of the liver, and together with the diuretic effect of potassium, we can eliminate toxins from our body through the urine. Beet sprouts are a very energetic food. They provide us with a rich amount of easily assimilable carbohydrates. Its use as a source of sugar is already known from Roman times. Beet is a food rich in mineralizers. The sprouts provide us with Iron and Magnesium in significant quantities. Iron is essential for the transport of oxygen to the tissues, and magnesium for more than 300 biochemical reactions of our metabolism, for a good muscular and nervous function, among other things. Another interesting nutrient that beets give us is folic acid, essential for the functioning of the immune, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Folic acid is lost with a heat source, so we recommend its use raw. We also highlight the contribution of fiber from beets. It regulates the intestine, favors intestinal motility, thus avoiding constipation, and lowers cholesterol values due to the less uptake of fat in the diet. Sprouted beet sprouts are a good ally to maintain eye health in good condition. They provide us with vitamin A and Lutein. This antioxidant carotenoid is beneficial for the retina and macula. We advise reducing the consumption of beets in people with gout or kidney problems, as this plant contains oxalates and can form crystals in the joints or kidneys. But to counteract them, we can consume beets together with foods rich in calcium, or cook beets to inactivate the oxalate crystals. If you like the color red, these are your sprouts. Add color to your daily dishes! As for example in salads, soups, creams … NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION 100 g Energetic value 27 kcal / 113 kj Fats 0.8 g Of which saturates 0.1 g Carbohydrates 0.7 g Of which sugars <0.5 g Dietary fiber 3.8 g Protein 2.4 g Salt 0.07 g
