<p><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>Beetroot contains a lot of natural vitamins, proteins, potassium and antioxidants, all of which are vital for healthy skin and hair. The antioxidants in beetroot also perk up your skin, so its concoction is best for people with oily skin and acne problems and it also has bleaching properties, so if it is a part of lip balms, it gives you the perfect tint as well as moisturizes them.</b></span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Low in calories, beetroots are even considered by some to protect from signs of aging such as wrinkles and this superfood aides in hair growth and prevent hair loss as well. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Shikha Dwivedi, MSc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, in-house nutritionist at OZiva, shared, “Beetroot is a versatile root vegetable, high in nitrates, betalain pigments and fiber.&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">It is also a great source of various vitamins and minerals like folate, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B-6, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, glutamine, zinc, copper, and selenium, with established use in blood circulation, menstruation and hepatobiliary disorders.&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Apart from the overall benefits for our health, beetroot juice/salads are also recommended for their detoxification properties wherein it not only helps flush out the toxins but also helps to purify the blood.”</span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">She added, “It is rich in Iron, antioxidants like Vitamin A and C, potassium and magnesium and fiber, which directly impacts the process of digestion and further influences our skin health. The iron in it when consumed in the form of juice/smoothie helps to revive the damaged cells from within thereby helping to achieve a glowing skin. Beetroot has Betalains which reduces oxidative stress and prevents DNA damage thereby improving the health of each cell.&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Betalain's free radical scavenging ability and high antioxidant activity helps to improve overall skin health by combating inflammation that might otherwise cause an acne flare-up. It's also said when consumed in combination with carrot and cucumber it reduces acne flare and improves the skin immensely.”</span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Talking about its anti-ageing benefits, she said, “Beetroot contains considerable amounts of polyphenols and phenolic compounds, Vitamin A and Vitamin C. These contribute to the anti-aging properties like reducing wrinkles and fine lines, reducing the flare-up of acne, and improvement in the overall skin texture and reducing skin dullness.&nbsp;</span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Vitamin C in beetroot can also help in melanin formation which is responsible for treating hyperpigmentation. Studies also claim apart from the aesthetic benefits of beetroot it can reduce and prevent the risk of skin cancer, the presence of Vitamin A in it helps to tighten facial tissues and helps to regulate blood flow properly by maintaining skin elasticity.”</span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Divij Bajaj, CEO of Power Gummies, revealed, “Beta vulgaris is a convoluted medical name for beetroot, a vitamin and mineral-rich vegetable. Beetroot is a necessary component of any diet programme for losing weight, but skincare fans have also begun to appreciate this vegetable recently.” HT</span><br></p><p><span style="font-size: 1rem;">bnbd24/kh</span><br></p>