I’ve had a long standing love affair with beetroot! I love it’s beautiful deep rich red color. I love that it grows in the ground in nourished healthy soil. I love it’s strong round solid shape and it’s thick deep green and maroon leafs (which btw, make fantastic additions to your smoothie!). I love that however you choose to eat this wonderful vegetable (steamed, grated (yes it’s a bit messy but oh so yum and sweet in it’s raw state when added to salads), juiced…) it rewards your body not just with it’s earthy flavors but with an abundance of healing and nourishing properties. And it seems I’m not alone in my love for beetroot. Since it’s launch at Zest in 2005 our Beetya Juice (freshly pressed beetroot, apple and carrot) has been a strong favorite with our customers.

Here are some of the health benefits of beetroot

• Promotes Detox
• Boosts Stamina
• Rich in Antioxidants
• Rich in Vitamins (A, B, C and folic acid)
• Rich in Minerals (potassium, magnesium, iron)
• Healthy Heart & Blood Vessels
• Great Digestive Aid
• Promotes Improved Muscle Oxygenation During Exercise
• Great Cardiovascular Aid