Beets
Beetroot is one of the root plants that reproduce by way of budding, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes and others, and there are two types of sugar beet, which is used for industrial purposes, and the other type which is common in the markets is used in food by eating boiled or pickles, For a substance called beta-cells which is important to improve the process of balancing acidity in the stomach, and improve digestion.
Components of beet plant
In order to identify the benefits of beet plant must first mention the ingredients that contain them so that we can identify the reasons that led to those benefits, which are the components of the beet fruit in the following:
- Ninety percent of the weight of beets is water, five percent fiber, two percent ash, and the rest are other materials.
- Contains sugar, sucrose, glucose and fructose.
- It is characterized by minerals such as sulfur, potassium, iron, phosphorus, calcium, copper, organic acids and amino acids.
Beet benefits for diabetics
Diabetes causes many problems in the body, especially blood vessels and the instability of blood pressure, so it is recommended to enter beet in the diet of diabetics in small quantities for several reasons:
- The sugars contained in the beet are released in the blood very slowly, which helps maintain blood sugar and maintain low, and at the same time provides the body with what it needs of that element of food.
- Beetroot is low calorie and completely fat free, and it is the ideal type of food that diabetics need.
- Patients suffering from poor blood pressure levels, along with diabetes, are advised to eat beet, as it contains high levels of nitrate, which is converted into nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels and thus reduces high blood pressure.
- The continuous fatigue and fatigue of the diabetic can be mitigated by eating beets, as it works to increase the body energy, as stated by the American Diabetes Association, by working to transport oxygen to various organs of the body, and the rich iron iron contributes to increase the capacity Stamina in general.