Produce of the Month

The produce for the month of October adds sweetness and could almost be mistaken for a fruit due to its taste. Beetroot is the star produce for October.

Beetroot contains a list of health benefits including nitrites. Before you label nitrites as evil, they are also good for your health and have been linked to improving heart health, immune function and assisting performance for athletes and in the bedroom for men by helping dilate your blood vessels. These health benefits are linked to the vegetables which contain nitrites and nitrates as they have other factors which prevent the conversion to nitrosamine including vitamin C, fibre and polyphenols. So how much do you need to see benefits? A salad of spinach and rocket or a shot of beetroot juice has been found to cause a drop in your blood pressure, so the amount is doable as a daily part of your diet.

Beetroots also boast an impressive list of nutrients which help your body to function including fiber, folate, manganese, copper, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and non-hem iron. Beetroots also contain a pigment called betalains which has anti-inflammatory properties.

Beetroots are so versatile you can add to a salad, enjoy on top of Corn Thins slices with hummus or cottage cheese, add to your favourite juice, make a dip, enjoy as part of a soup, or roast. There are so many ways to love the produce of the month for October!