Raw or cooked? In what form beets will be healthier – gastroenterologists explain – Health

Beets are a very healthy vegetable, but they can be prepared in different ways. Raw and heat-treated have their own advantages and disadvantages. Together with gastroenterologists, experts compared their properties, Sports.kz reports with reference to Doctorpiter.ru.

Everyone knows the recipes for salads with beets – this is the popular “shuba”, and a simple garlic one and, of course, “brush”. This vegetable is widely known not only because of its availability, but also due to its beneficial properties – the high content of vitamins and minerals. Beets are high in fiber and low in calories, and can be included in the diet even for those on a diet.

But in what form is the vegetable healthier – raw or boiled? And who would rather not eat beets without heat treatment?

The benefits and harms of beets

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