Dig into a load of beets and you'll unearth a gold mine of nutrition and health benefits. Get to the root of the matter with these facts.

Eating beets may help your body respond to and manage inflammation (immune response to an irritant). Systemic (throughout-the-body) inflammation is a risk factor for various chronic diseases.

Beets are good to eat during winter, because they keep well and preserve their nutrients. Research confirms several key health benefits of comsuming red beets. Red beets make for very tasty ...

Loaded with nutrients that are hard to get in other foods, beets are good for you, Consumer Reports says.

One of the easiest and most delicious ways to eat beets is to peel and chop them, then simply roast them in the oven seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Why do beets turn poop and pee red? The answer lies in the root vegetable's pigment and how our guts process it.

Some benefits of eating beets may include lower blood pressure and better athletic performance, among others. Eating beets raw or juicing and roasting them may be more beneficial than boiling them.

Whether you enjoy beets roasted or sip a beetroot juice, the heart-healthy food delivers antioxidants that reduce inflammation and lower blood pressure.

While eating beets alone won’t make you more attractive, this myth may indeed stem from those nutrients in beets that can make you feel better and possibly increase your libido.