Beetroot

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  • The Romans considered beetroot an aphrodisiac (it’s rich in the mineral boron which is important in the production of human sex hormones).
  • Beetroot contains betaine, a substance that relaxes the mind and is used to treat depression.
  • Betanins, a substance obtained from beetroot, are used industrially as red food colourants.
  • Don’t be alarmed, if after eating beetroot, there are pink side effects! It’s the red pigment in beetroot which passes harmlessly through the digestive system.