Beets with Cilantro-Mint Sauce (Edit recipe)

Beetroot, or beet, is low in calories and high in phytonutrients. It has medicinal properties that have been appreciated since ancient Roman times when it was used to treat constipation, improve circulation, combat fevers, and as an aphrodisiac. Modern science has shown that beet nitrates improve cardiovascular health, reduce blood pressure, and increase blood flow. It also contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, reducing the risk of chronic diseases. It is rich in vitamins C, A, K, and several B vitamins, as well as folate, which is important for cell growth. If you're not a fan of beets or don't know how to include them in your diet, here's a recipe worthy of a 5-star restaurant and only takes a few minutes to prepare. Remember that beets can also be consumed in juices, raw, salads, boiled, baked, as chips, or pickled. The leaves are also edible and rich in vitamins, and they are very similar to spinach or Swiss chard.