A veggie of the day
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Hawai Mix 400 g. A quick and healthy ready-made dish. Rice with green peas, corn and red peppers. A vegetarian dish.
Interesting facts
Leafy beetroot
Latin:
Beta vulgaris var. cicla
A variety of the beetroot originating in the Mediterranean, cultivated in central and eastern Europe.
Rich source of potassium Beet greens contains the most potassium of all the vegetables. This mineral regulates the distribution of the body’s water, including the kidneys’ work and blood pressure; it’s also responsible for the nervous system’s proper functioning, the work of the muscles and providing the brain with oxygen – improving the ability to think and concentrate.
Beet greens and leafy beetroot
There’s a difference between beet greens and young beetroot together with the leaves and stems. The leafy variety is characterised by large wrinkled leaves, which are prepared similarly to spinach. It’s also a very good ingredient in salads, soups or cabbage dumplings.
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