Nutritional Benefits of Blood Beet Microgreens. If you love beets but don’t want to go through the hassle of chopping or cooking them, there’s good news. You can eat beet microgreens! Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and K, there are many beet microgreen benefits including reducing inflammation, boosting digestion, and promoting healthy skin.
Beet microgreens add phytonutrients (beneficial organic chemicals) into your diet. They’re also rich in antioxidants, which may help prevent some forms of cancer, minerals, protein, carbohydrates and dietary fiber—all concentrated in tiny leaves and stems. One half teaspoon of Blood beets provides the following nutritional components for your body:
| Calories | 22 |
| Protein | 2.2 grams |
| Carbs | 4.3 grams |
| Fiber | 3.7 grams |
| Vitamin K | 333% of the DV |
| Vitamin A (RAE)* | 35% of the DV |
| Vitamin C | 33% of the DV |
| Copper | 21% of the DV |
| Magnesium | 17% of the DV |
| Manganese | 17% of the DV |
| Potassium | 16% of the DV |
| Iron | 14% of the DV |
| Vitamin E | 10% of the DV |
| Calcium | 9% of the DV |
Source: Food Data Central, USDA
Here’s a few beet microgreens benefits:
Strong bones: Beet greens and microgreens contain a whopping amount of vitamin K. Vitamin K works together with protein and calcium to build strong bones. Consuming foods rich in vitamin K may help prevent hip fractures and osteoporosis.
Healthy skin and vision: A 100 gram serving of beet greens provides plenty of vitamin A. This vitamin helps promote healthy skin and maintains vision. It also converts food into energy and helps to maintain the immune system. Vitamin A plays a role in the healthy development of bones.
Boosts immunity: Vitamin C from beet greens boosts the immune system, and may lower the risk of developing some forms of cancer. Vitamin C helps the body produce collagen, a tissue which helps with wounds and maintaining strong blood vessel walls.
Healthy heart: Beet greens are a good source of potassium, which is important for regulating blood pressure and heart rate. Potassium may help in lowering your risk for high blood pressure.
Wards off anemia: Iron is essential in carrying oxygen throughout the body by promoting the development of hemoglobin, a substance vital to healthy blood cells. Beet microgreens have more iron than full grown spinach. Improves digestion: High in both soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. Eating beet microgreens may help keep you regular and promote healthy gut bacteria.
May prevent some types of cancer: Betalains, the phytonutrients in beet microgreens which give them their vibrant red color are powerful antioxidants. Antioxidants help protect cells from oxidative damage such as that caused by free radicals or toxins and can be anti-inflammatory agents. The beetroot contains betalains which also have powerful detoxifying properties.
Improves blood pressure: Beet microgreens are a natural source of nitrites which may help lower your blood pressure.
Thank you to the following resources: USDA dietary charts, RusticWise, Harvard University, S
