email from Rudy Hoole

According to dr rosmary Stantonbee beet is a source4 of folate fibre and potassium.the greens r rich in K CA FE beta carotene and vit c. low in kilojoules.rich inphytochemicals eg anthrocyanins and saponins and bind free radicalswhich r hamful. Its only drawbackis the hi content of oxalates,makes one prone to gout and kidney stones. Drink water ++.betacyanins, a plant pigment is said to protect against cancers.the greens r the most nutricious part.urine may turn red like haematuria.. I grew a cross between beet and silverbeet called RED LEGS.Some went to seed and there was red chaos in rthe neighbours garden.the didn’t complain and bought less spinach rudi ,.