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Beetroot is a root vegetable that is almost round, but there are also flat and elongated varieties. Its color ranges from pink-violet to orange-red. The flesh is dark and sometimes comes with white circles. Its taste is sweet due to the high amount of sugars it contains. The skin is usually thin and smooth, and its color is pinkish. Properties and benefits: Beetroot contains vitamin B group, such as B1, B2, B3, and B6, and in very small amounts, vitamin C and A. Due to its high water content, it promotes fluid elimination and has a great antioxidant power due to the phenols it contains. It is rich in potassium, iron, and nitrates, which helps improve physical performance. Its fiber content improves digestion. The folic acid composition is another great benefit of this food. Nutritional value per 100g: Calories: 37 kcal Total fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Fiber: 3.1g Potassium: 300mg Calcium: 23mg Vitamin C: 10mg Storage and tips: Beetroot is usually sold in bunches. Once at home, you should store them in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag. If you want them to last longer, separate the leaves from the stems and store the leaves separately in another bag. Never freeze raw beetroot, as it will become soft. If you want to freeze it, you should cook it first. Recipes and uses in the kitchen: Beetroot can be consumed raw, in salads, or cooked, and in all its forms, it retains all its properties. Roasting it in the oven is another way to consume beetroot. You can also use it to make juices with carrot and apple or with ginger and lemon. The latter, when consumed, will give you an extra energy boost to start your day well.