Unveiling the 14 Nutritional Benefits of Beets

13. Nutrients in Greens

One fairly surprising nutritional fact about beets is that many of the nutrients are actually in the greens. Most people who eat beets are more familiar with the colorful root portion that we see cut into slices at salad bars. However, the nutrients in beets can actually be found in even greater quantities in the greens that poke out of the ground as they grow. To maximize your intake of nutrients, try using these greens to make a salad. You can even top the greens with beetroot slices, making it a doubly healthy dish.