Beet greens are one of the most popular leafy vegetables grown around the world. Beet greens are highly nutritious vegetable and cooked just like other leafy greens such as spinach and mustard greens. Tender succulent leaves along with its tender seed stalks make an ideal, nutritious leafy vegetable.

A detailed account of health benefits of beet greens is as given below:

Beet greens are moderate source of Dietary Fiber

100 g edible portion of beet greens contain 3.7g of dietary fiber. Dietary fiber is good for human body. High fiber foods is good for weight loss as they take long time to get digested and also make you feel full for a long period of time. High fiber food aids in digestion, cures constipation, lowers blood cholesterol, cleanses the gastrointestinal tract and may reduce the risk of developing diabetes and colorectal cancer.

Beet greens are an excellent source of Vitamin A

100g edible portion of beet greens contains 6326 IU (international unit) of Vitamin A. According to U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration), daily value (DV) of Vitamin A is 5000 IU (international unit).

Vitamin A is essential for eye health and also for strengthening body’s natural immune system. Vitamin A is also essential for tissue building, and for the formation of RBCs (red blood cells), skin and bones. Deficiency of Vitamin A results in night blindness, and drying of skin and eyes.

Beet greens contain moderate amounts of Vitamin E

Beet greens contain moderate amounts of Vitamin E also. It is a powerful antioxidant vitamin which helps in formation of new blood vessels and also increases body’s natural immunity.

Beet greens are an excellent source of Vitamin K

According to U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration), daily value (DV) of Vitamin K is 80mcg (micrograms). 100g of edible portion of beet greens contain 400 mcg (micrograms) of Vitamin K.

Vitamin K is essential for the formation of strong bones, for blood clotting, and for preventing heart diseases, cancer, and osteoporosis. Vitamin K deficiency results in bleeding gums and bleeding nose.

Beet greens are a good source of Vitamin C

100g edible portion of beet greens contain 30mg of Vitamin C or ascorbic acid. According to U.S. FDA (Food and Drug Administration), daily value (DV) of Vitamin C is 60mg (milligrams).

It is a powerful antioxidant vitamin. Vitamin C helps in absorption of iron and calcium and also increases body’s natural immunity. Vitamin C deficiency results in a disease called scurvy. Major symptoms of scurvy are bleeding gum, joint pain, and hair loss.

Beet greens are moderate source of Iron

100g edible portion of beet greens contain 2.57mg of Iron. Iron is essential for RBC (red blood cell) formation and transfer oxygen between the tissues and within the blood. Red colour of blood is due to the presence of iron in it. Iron is essential for increasing body immunity and also for the synthesis of neurotransmitters. Iron deficiency results in anaemic appearances, increase in heart rate and breathing, poor immune system, yellowing of the body and severe headaches.

Beet greens are a good source of Potassium

100g edible portion of beet greens contain 762 mg of potassium. Potassium is an essential mineral that plays an important role in lowering blood pressure

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