Nutrient Content

Low calorie, Fat free, Saturated fat free, Cholesterol free, Low in sodium, Good source of copper, Good source of manganese 

Dietary Fat & Cancer:

Development of cancer depends on many factors. A diet low in total fat may reduce the risk of some cancers. Beets are fat free.

Sodium & Hypertension:

Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors. Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of high blood pressure. Beets are low in sodium. Beets, as part of a low sodium diet, may reduce the risk of high blood pressure.

Dietary Saturated Fat & Cholesterol & Risk of Coronary Heart Disease:

While many factors affect heart disease, diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce the risk of this disease. Beets contain no fat, saturated fat or cholesterol.