Beet leaves can not only increase appetite, relieve headache and prevent anemia, but also help patients reduce blood fat and inhibit tumors. In addition, betaine contained in beet leaves can promote the human body to speed up metabolism, and also play a certain regulatory role, which is helpful to accelerate the absorption of protein and improve liver function. Beet leaves are generally eaten raw by picking tender leaves, and it is best to remove the leaves and stems, which can be used to make soup. Or fry the leaves and stems together until they are 70-80% cooked. Beet leaves are also called cowhide vegetables and mussels. It is a Chenopodiaceae plant, native to southern Europe. At present, there are many wild beet leaves along the Mediterranean coast, which have been cultivated in China for a long time. Its leaves are thick and its petioles are long. There are no special circumstances. Young leaves can be eaten raw or used for cooking.

Efficacy and function of beet leaves

1, vitamin supplement

Beet leaves are rich in vitamins, among which vitamin A and vitamin C are high. At the same time, beet leaves also contain a variety of trace elements, which can well supplement various nutrients needed by the human body.

Step 2 lose weight

Beet leaves contain an acidic substance, which can decompose body fat well and play a good role in slimming, so eating more beet leaves is very helpful for losing weight.

Step 3 relieve constipation

Beet leaves are also rich in dietary fiber, which can promote intestinal peristalsis and accelerate defecation, so it has a good relieving effect on constipation. People who are often constipated can eat more beet leaves appropriately.

How to eat beet leaves

Beet leaves are generally eaten raw by picking tender leaves, and it is best to remove the leaves and stems, which can be used to make soup. Wash and dry with clear water first, then remove the residual leaves and dip them in the homemade sauce in the countryside. It tastes sweet. Or fry the leaves and stems together until they are 70-80% cooked.

Taboo of beet leaves

Don't fry beet leaves with eggs, it will produce toxicity. People with yang deficiency and qi deficiency had better eat less or not. In addition, the consumption of beet leaves should be controlled at 50-80g per meal, and excessive consumption may cause harm to the body.