7 proven advantages of eating beetroot daily, and who should consider not eating it

Nutritional information shows 100 grams of beetroot contains just 43 or so calories, nearly 3 grams of fibre, and good levels of folate, potassium and manganese. What makes beetroot especially interesting, however, is its high concentration of natural nitrates.

“When we eat beetroot, these nitrates are converted into nitric oxide in the body, which helps blood vessels relax and improve circulation,” says Dr Mahendra Singh Rajput, Assistant Professor, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. “There has always been a link between beetroot and heart health and that is one of the reasons why.