Why You Should Add Beets To Your Shopping List & How To Cook With Them

Another great example of a versatile veggie: beets! This vibrant food is packed with nutrients—from the greens to the roots to the bulbs. And there are just as many delicious ways to cook beets as there are health benefits.

"Beets contain a lot of phytonutrients," says Davar, "called anthocyanins and betalains. They support detoxification through increasing enzymes." While the body's natural detoxification processes (aka the liver) are thoroughly up to the challenge in most cases, these nutrients help support that crucial organ's function. Similar phytonutrients are found in pomegranates and other deep red fruits and vegetables.

One of the best things about beets is how versatile they are. The bulbs feature a rich, slightly sweet, slightly tart, earthy flavor. Plus, they come in a variety of colors—though the red ones are the most iconic, and tend to have a good dose of phytonutrients. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy this root vegetable—at any meal of the day:

Looking for even more ways to enjoy beets? Here are 10 more ideas for adding this vegetable to your diet.