Beetroot or beet[a] is the taproot portion of a Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris plant in the Conditiva Group. [1] The plant is a root vegetable also known as the table beet, garden beet, or dinner …

Dec 11, 2025 · Beet, one of the four cultivated forms of the plant Beta vulgaris (family Amaranthaceae), grown for its edible leaves and taproot. Beetroots are frequently roasted or …

Dec 29, 2025 · Learn about the health benefits of beets and what they can do for the body, according to a dietitian. Plus, see the best ways to eat beets at home, whether raw, cooked, or …

Jun 5, 2023 · Beetroots are a vibrantly colored, delicious, and nutritious vegetable with many health benefits. Here are 9 beet benefits, backed by science.

Nov 4, 2025 · Beet greens: The greens of beets are edible, too, so don't throw them out. Like other dark, leafy green vegetables, beet greens contain nitrates and are high in beta-carotene, …

Sep 23, 2024 · Beets are a hardy root vegetable grown all over the world. The most common type of beet sold in grocery stores is Beta vulgaris, but there are many different varieties.

Aug 8, 2025 · The humble beet, when steamed, boiled, roasted, pickled, borscht’d—but especially served raw—is nutritious and offers many health benefits. Beets may stain your cutting …

Aug 13, 2011 · The beet we know today in the U.S. is one of four types of beets called garden beets. Other types of beets include the sugar beet and the mangold, which is used for livestock.

Sep 28, 2025 · How much beet (or beet juice) should I consume daily to see benefits? Many human studies use about eight to nine ounces of beetroot juice or around one to 1.5 cups of …

Aug 19, 2022 · If you’re looking for something that’s low in calories but high in nutrients, look no further than the humble beet. Adding beets into your salads, soups and other daily meals can …